I think a good tip for foot placement to tell people is that mid foot means middle from heel to toe instead og the front of shin to toe. I know a lot of people struggle with that which means their deadlift is way out in front of them
Thanks for the vid. Great advice on removing the slack. I just started deadlifting (at age 38) about 3 months ago. The most I’ve lifted is 385… anything over 315 I need a mixed grip. My goal is 495 for now. I’m looking to hit 405 in the next two weeks. One thing I learned for my build is that it’s all quad push until the bar reaches my knee then hip hinge from there. I had the right starting position, but I was tearing up my shins when I first started until I realized that it’s push through the floor, then push hips through.
Didn’t know how much I needed this video. I’ve basically been squatting my deadlift; did this setup without a bar infront of me just to see, and my hamstrings immediately felt fired up.
So I came across this video yesterday just before going to the gym. I implemented Russel's positioning and lifting techniques alongside a breathing technique Larry Wheels talked about in one of his videos. Normally I'd get stuck at 200 kilos in my deadlifts, but I ended up hitting 255 kgs with just these small changes. I'm 5'7, weigh 79 kgs, from Kenya.
@@xmichelangelowasn't (unless his lower back is on Ronnie status). nor did he add 55kgs after a YT video. maybe 15-20kgs due to technique/positioning but not 55 😑
I love the analogy Jesus used the other day for bench and I think it applies perfectly to the slack pull. It’s like a jump shot in 2k, gotta time it just right. Pull the slack quick enough to not waste energy but slow enough to not lose position.
@@dhvanitnegi7025 it’s about the timing on how fast you let the bar come down on bench. Can’t be too fast or too slow when trying to hit that perfect groove on bench.
495# for 3 is usually RPE 8-9 for me but no bullshit after fixing my bar placement at the beginning of my setup it genuinely felt & moved like RPE 6. Predicate you for taking the time to break this down.
I had watched couple video of: Halfthor, Eddie, Jammal, etc. on "how to deadlift, squat, etc. The tip of bending your hip is something that they dont do, or probably forgot to mention! So I am going to try it out next deadlift section! See if it improves my some more.... Thanks
Biggest tip I know, is if you are experiencing some sort of pain or it it doesn't feel right. Go lighter and feel out form. I'm talking throw 10 or 25 lb rogue plates on and be discipline.
For me, over-under gripping is unstable in the few times I tried it. I can straight overhand hold the bar for my lift max of 275 with zero problems, no slipping of the grip.
Focus on bending at the hips first before your knees. Bending at the knees before hips makes the bar path collide with your knees making it awkward when lowering (if thats the problem). 3:45 shows a general idea of the lowering section, allowing hips to hinge first before lowering past your knees. Hope this helps.
@@jaydenong8908 should you be leaning forward as you go down? I’ve been getting neck pain. But I think that’s because I’ve been trying to sit down like a squat and I can’t seem to get low enough to get the plates to touch the floor, then I have to lean. But I’m maybe coming down too slowly? Can you please give advice.
@lee lunk Well you definitely get muscle contractions in your quads, hamstrings and glutes As well. Also he didn’t fully specify or indicate the type of gains he’s talking about he could possibly be talking about strength gains and with improved deadlifting technique you will definitely get massive strength gains as he stated…
@@micahrodriguez4462 DEADLIFTING DOES NOTHING FOR STRENGTH GAINS, THE ONLY THING CONTRACTED IS YOUR LOWER BACK AND EVEN THOUGH YOU GET MINIMUM ACTIVATION IN THE QUADS FROM THAT LIFT, IT'S NOT SIGNIFICANT..THAT'S WHY CBUM STOPPED DEADLIFTING, CBUM EVEN SAID IN ONE OF HIS VIDEOS, DEADLIFTING IS FOR EGO NOT FOR BUILDING MUSCLE BUT HE LOVES DOING IT, THOSE WERE HIS WORDS, TOO DANGEROUS AND NOT WORTH IT, LIFTING A BOX FROM THE GROUND, EMPLOYEES ARE TAUGHT TO SQUAT WITH BACK STRAIGHT, THIS AINT LIFTING CORRECTLY FROM THE GROUND
@@leelunk8235 I like strength training and love doing deadlifts to train my hams and glutes … even if I do it at lower weight I still get sore from doing it and with variations it’s nice to do , I’ve been doing them 3 times a week for the past 6 months … I don’t know much but it does release feel good hormones when you pick up weight you couldn’t before… it’s an exercise, it doesn’t have to be the main one but it’s definitely better when done with correct form as shown in the video.
@@Ben-qg6by KEEP DOING IT, IT'S NOT AN EXERCISE, WHEN YOU GET EMPLOYED, YOU LEARN FROM SAFETY CLASS HOW TO LIFT A HEAVY BOX FROM THE FLOOR, BACK STRAIGHT, SQUAT DOWN AND LIFT. DEADLIFTING DOESN'T MIMICK THAT AT ALL, AND BY THE WAY, YOU ARE NOT GETTING MUCH BUTT ACTIVATION FROM IT AS YOU MAY THINK YOU ARE, HAMS YES A LITTLE DEPENDING ON HOW MANY REPS YOU DO, , IT'S GARBAGE, JUST THE FACT THAT YOU DO IT 3 TIMES A WEEK TELLS ME THAT'S ALL YOU DO, STICK TO BODYBUILDING EXERCISES THAT MAINTAIN STRENGTH AND MAINTAIN MUSCLE
To be clear, you can purchase the original wrestling shoe that was customized for Russ. There are a variety of wrestling shoe companies and Nike is one of the better makers, but definitely not the best.
lol I deadlift 5 times a week in a row. 70% of my max and add 10lbs every week for a month when I do a one rep max on the last week and rest for the rest of that week. It’s helped me a ton. Try it if you want it’s what works for me
@ 6:15 World champion: if there was more weight on the bar, the bar bends. My l5s1 bends to the will of the bar 🤣.still love the movment, usually i just need to listen to the body and not let the ego hit the override switch.
I going to be honest, I dont go to gym for "efficiency" or shorter rage of motion, I want it difficult but practical, I want it David Goggins style. Not sissy behavior on weight. #stayhard
Work on your form and technique with lower weights. Even use a kettle bell to pull from floor before bar. It’s a phenomenal posterior chain exercise. Most trainers highly recommend .
My deadlifts got better today after watching🙏🏻
hey mamaswole, make Russel do the glued bottlecap challenge next
MAMA+ WHY DO YOU DEADLIFT, IT'S TOO DAMAGING FOR THE BACK, WEAR AND TEAR AND ZERO MUSCLE ACTIVATION
@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial I should😤
@@leelunk8235 then you are doing it wrong
@@leelunk8235glass back
I think a good tip for foot placement to tell people is that mid foot means middle from heel to toe instead og the front of shin to toe. I know a lot of people struggle with that which means their deadlift is way out in front of them
Technique Nicely explained and smart to mention his leverages for people to be aware of the differences. Good man
Thanks for the vid. Great advice on removing the slack. I just started deadlifting (at age 38) about 3 months ago. The most I’ve lifted is 385… anything over 315 I need a mixed grip. My goal is 495 for now. I’m looking to hit 405 in the next two weeks. One thing I learned for my build is that it’s all quad push until the bar reaches my knee then hip hinge from there. I had the right starting position, but I was tearing up my shins when I first started until I realized that it’s push through the floor, then push hips through.
Didn’t know how much I needed this video. I’ve basically been squatting my deadlift; did this setup without a bar infront of me just to see, and my hamstrings immediately felt fired up.
Glad it helped man!!
Do you brace standing up or at the bottom right before pulling? @@RusselOrhii
So I came across this video yesterday just before going to the gym. I implemented Russel's positioning and lifting techniques alongside a breathing technique Larry Wheels talked about in one of his videos. Normally I'd get stuck at 200 kilos in my deadlifts, but I ended up hitting 255 kgs with just these small changes. I'm 5'7, weigh 79 kgs, from Kenya.
Insane
how were you deadlifting 200kg without these
@@xmichelangelowasn't (unless his lower back is on Ronnie status). nor did he add 55kgs after a YT video. maybe 15-20kgs due to technique/positioning but not 55 😑
I love the analogy Jesus used the other day for bench and I think it applies perfectly to the slack pull. It’s like a jump shot in 2k, gotta time it just right. Pull the slack quick enough to not waste energy but slow enough to not lose position.
What exactly was it?
@@dhvanitnegi7025 it’s about the timing on how fast you let the bar come down on bench. Can’t be too fast or too slow when trying to hit that perfect groove on bench.
@@StephColbertsonStrength true
I tried this method and I actually broke my PR 3 times in a row, it’s crazy how good technique can make such difference
495# for 3 is usually RPE 8-9 for me but no bullshit after fixing my bar placement at the beginning of my setup it genuinely felt & moved like RPE 6. Predicate you for taking the time to break this down.
I had watched couple video of: Halfthor, Eddie, Jammal, etc. on "how to deadlift, squat, etc. The tip of bending your hip is something that they dont do, or probably forgot to mention! So I am going to try it out next deadlift section! See if it improves my some more.... Thanks
Good job dude. That was a very good tutorial. I like the fact you repeated everyone is different, and went over the basics. 👍
Helpful video bro. Saved this to watch many more times.
1:00 is that Jamal Browner on the right, chilling on the bench?!
Form is super clean
Rus is literally the best in the world, could not have a more competent person explaining the DL
I really needed this video
Thanks russ ❤️ OG
Best deadlift tutorial video ever 👏
Not gonna lie, haven’t watched one of your videos since you were starting this gym. Love the content big dog lets keep it up!😤💪🏽👊🏽
Another one!! Thank you bro, your lifting tips are very much appreciated.
Biggest tip I know, is if you are experiencing some sort of pain or it it doesn't feel right. Go lighter and feel out form. I'm talking throw 10 or 25 lb rogue plates on and be discipline.
For me, over-under gripping is unstable in the few times I tried it. I can straight overhand hold the bar for my lift max of 275 with zero problems, no slipping of the grip.
Thanks russel orhii for tips 💪🏾💪🏾
Might be a weird question, but a struggle with bringing the bar back down and actually bending my knees. Any tips for that?
Focus on bending at the hips first before your knees. Bending at the knees before hips makes the bar path collide with your knees making it awkward when lowering (if thats the problem). 3:45 shows a general idea of the lowering section, allowing hips to hinge first before lowering past your knees. Hope this helps.
@@jaydenong8908 should you be leaning forward as you go down? I’ve been getting neck pain. But I think that’s because I’ve been trying to sit down like a squat and I can’t seem to get low enough to get the plates to touch the floor, then I have to lean. But I’m maybe coming down too slowly? Can you please give advice.
Thanks Russ! 😊💪
Thank you King
I wish we had UA-cam in the 80s. The magazines were okay but this is much better.
Bench next pleaseeeee especially leg drive
Assume, Thank You!! going to go do my dead lifts in an hour. Perfect timinig
🐐 🐐 🐐 🐐 soon to be 3 time BOY
Forgot to mention to go for a little jog after the set :)
I'm going to try this next deadlift day. Hopefully I get massive gains!
MASSIVE GAINS FROM DEADLIFTING, LMAO, NO GAINS..YOU AINT STIMULATING MUSCLES , TELL ME WHAT CONTRACTS BESIDES YOUR LOWER BACK MUSCLES?
@lee lunk Well you definitely get muscle contractions in your quads, hamstrings and glutes As well. Also he didn’t fully specify or indicate the type of gains he’s talking about he could possibly be talking about strength gains and with improved deadlifting technique you will definitely get massive strength gains as he stated…
@@micahrodriguez4462 DEADLIFTING DOES NOTHING FOR STRENGTH GAINS, THE ONLY THING CONTRACTED IS YOUR LOWER BACK AND EVEN THOUGH YOU GET MINIMUM ACTIVATION IN THE QUADS FROM THAT LIFT, IT'S NOT SIGNIFICANT..THAT'S WHY CBUM STOPPED DEADLIFTING, CBUM EVEN SAID IN ONE OF HIS VIDEOS, DEADLIFTING IS FOR EGO NOT FOR BUILDING MUSCLE BUT HE LOVES DOING IT, THOSE WERE HIS WORDS, TOO DANGEROUS AND NOT WORTH IT, LIFTING A BOX FROM THE GROUND, EMPLOYEES ARE TAUGHT TO SQUAT WITH BACK STRAIGHT, THIS AINT LIFTING CORRECTLY FROM THE GROUND
@@leelunk8235 I like strength training and love doing deadlifts to train my hams and glutes … even if I do it at lower weight I still get sore from doing it and with variations it’s nice to do , I’ve been doing them 3 times a week for the past 6 months … I don’t know much but it does release feel good hormones when you pick up weight you couldn’t before… it’s an exercise, it doesn’t have to be the main one but it’s definitely better when done with correct form as shown in the video.
@@Ben-qg6by KEEP DOING IT, IT'S NOT AN EXERCISE, WHEN YOU GET EMPLOYED, YOU LEARN FROM SAFETY CLASS HOW TO LIFT A HEAVY BOX FROM THE FLOOR, BACK STRAIGHT, SQUAT DOWN AND LIFT. DEADLIFTING DOESN'T MIMICK THAT AT ALL, AND BY THE WAY, YOU ARE NOT GETTING MUCH BUTT ACTIVATION FROM IT AS YOU MAY THINK YOU ARE, HAMS YES A LITTLE DEPENDING ON HOW MANY REPS YOU DO, , IT'S GARBAGE, JUST THE FACT THAT YOU DO IT 3 TIMES A WEEK TELLS ME THAT'S ALL YOU DO, STICK TO BODYBUILDING EXERCISES THAT MAINTAIN STRENGTH AND MAINTAIN MUSCLE
Thanks!!
how do you deal with the balls being squished? it hurts if i go too narrow of feet distance
Nice video!
The guy next 2 ya was taking notes
The grip Russ the grippppp tutorial you use when lifting heavier weight
can you do the same for Squat and Bench ?
he did squat recently
love u russel from egypt big fan u and jamal browner
My DLs got worse after doing this. The bar is further forward, scraping the shins and the range of motion feels longer.
Techniques are not one size fits all
thanks bro
What about breathing ?
To be clear, you can purchase the original wrestling shoe that was customized for Russ. There are a variety of wrestling shoe companies and Nike is one of the better makers, but definitely not the best.
great vid
lol I deadlift 5 times a week in a row. 70% of my max and add 10lbs every week for a month when I do a one rep max on the last week and rest for the rest of that week. It’s helped me a ton. Try it if you want it’s what works for me
You are a beginner, early intermediate, correct?
@@marken816 no sir, I’ve been doing it for like 2ish years
@@582bigbigbang Huh. Just seems to me that kind of deadlifting when you're strong would tire you up real quick even with those percentages.
@@marken816 I guess so I do it for like three months at a time then I take a break and come back to it. I’m lowkey starting to feel the fatigue
Smart lifter russ
Hey Russ what belt do you use?
is slack wedge pulling a sumo thing or can it be applied to conventional too?
my legs are short, i wouldn't be able to reach the bar by squat positioning
Does anyone know who customized those Nike Inflicts for Russ?
Is there a reason you pull mixed grip and not hook?
I’m guessing it’s because that’s what he does with load as well..reducing risk of grip failure etc
? Pulling from the stacked lift bar before you come up do you lock your shoulders back
yes
🐐
@ 6:15 World champion: if there was more weight on the bar, the bar bends.
My l5s1 bends to the will of the bar 🤣.still love the movment, usually i just need to listen to the body and not let the ego hit the override switch.
Wrestling shoes are Nike Inflicts
Does doing mixed grip create muscle imbalances in your back?
imo no not really if you still do accessory lifts. i lift 623 for deadlift and don’t have any issues
conventional is king
You are my son!
No long socks?
HI
My body kinda built for deadlift so I don't bend much… another words short
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Good video please teach others
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The camera man needs to stay stationary while he executes the lifts.
저기가 텍사스에 있다는 그 헬스장?
Let's go
3:10 you say it’s an extremely low position. At 6:05 you’re literally at the exact same position.
First, I lift the bar
Then, I lift my depression
Ayo ayo ayo ayyooooo
just cannot get in to this specific stance. I think body make up comes in to play in deciding that and there is no 1 right stance.
pro 😁😁😁😁
Train more, eat more, rest more, PED more, genetic more, lift more.
Camera person. Side view. Y Infront. !!??
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Bros abs are showing through the singlet. wtf.
I going to be honest, I dont go to gym for "efficiency" or shorter rage of motion, I want it difficult but practical, I want it David Goggins style. Not sissy behavior on weight. #stayhard
I hear you tough guy
Cringe 😂
Jamal and Rondel did much better video tutorial on deadlifts 🤷
I’d say sumo is cheating but I conventional more than I sumo 😂
Sumo is cheating.
Underrated comment.
@@IsaacMirandaVlogs literally the top comment
says the minority
I don’t sumo
ok and
Sumo is NOT deadlifting
first
The same ‘soy👦🏼boy’saying,’sumo is cheating’is the same ‘soy👦🏻boy’ saying,’Patrick Mahones is TOO WEAK to play in the NFL!🤬😂
What the heck are you wearing lol
half ass effort yt vid, did doohan quit?
Great video. But just remember everyone.
Squats.
Squats are the king
Take your steroids to😂
Too much talking
DEADLIFTING IS FUN TO WATCH BUT TOO DANGEROUS AND NO MUSCLE BENEFIT TO IT, I PASS
Work on your form and technique with lower weights. Even use a kettle bell to pull from floor before bar.
It’s a phenomenal posterior chain exercise. Most trainers highly recommend .
@@robertmciver817 ITS GARBAGE AND DANGEROUS..I DO OTHER THINGS FOR GLUTES HAMS ACTIVATION
@@robertmciver817 I DON'T DEADLIFT , IT'S A GARBAGE EXERCISE THAT DAMAGES THE SPINE AND BACK
Watching this 20 minutes before my first attempt on deads 🥱