Deadlift battle scars

RE: Deadlift battle scars (the Danimal)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:44:32 GMT

Alright, apparently my gym has decided to redo the floors without telling us so no weights for I don't know how long. Thanks for all of the input though, I'll try some new techniques as soon as I can.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (HEARTS)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:52:39 GMT

2-3

ORIGINAL: the Danimal

I keep my shins a good 2-3 inches away

That's a bad idea you want to start with your shins on the bar, chances are your doing the lift right. look at any powerlifters calves they are all torn up or callused(spellcheck?) unless they wear socks.

a lot of guys put chalk on top of the socks too.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (dmobley01)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:17:00 GMT

i have a small issue with that too. i sort of just sldl it till it gets past the knees. flammed is not the right word. Helped is much better!

RE: Deadlift battle scars (Neutralyze)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:14:53 GMT

the issue i have with the knees is that i have to bend them before the bar gets past the knees in order to keep my lower back from rounding. this is atleast my issue i have and it does scrap my knees and bruise them a bit. Ill take a DL video and let it get help on this website. while im at it i should do my squat video too cause i know im suffer in form with that as well.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (thehardway)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:13:44 GMT

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html

Ok you need to scoll down this page to powerlifts (section)
Deadlift Alignment Part 1, Mark Rippetoe...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Alignment Part 2, Mark Rippetoe...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Anatomy, Mark Rippetoe...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Arm Position Lecture Clip...[mov][wmv]
Deadlift Intro Lecture Clip...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Setup, Mark Rippetoe ...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Starting Angles, Mark Rippetoe...[wmv][mov]
Deadlift Starting Position Intro, Mark Rippetoe..

Especially deadlift alignment Part 2 , for the arm length, body proportion as it relates to set up, but it is worth listening to all of them

RE: Deadlift battle scars (thehardway)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:09:40 GMT

Yes limb length determines the posture you take to start. everybody is going to look different in the correct starting position.

Hold on I am going to find a video that will explain that really well for you.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (dmobley01)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:09:31 GMT

yes, but a video of your form would be the only way to determine the problem if there is one.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (Neutralyze)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:07:28 GMT

well does limb length have anything to do with it? if someone has shorter arms wouldnt it be harder to get the bar past the knees without bending them first(finishing the movement)?

RE: Deadlift battle scars (thehardway)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:40:23 GMT

ORIGINAL: the Danimal

Someone else suggested chalk to me before, but that didn't do anything for me. I think the reason that I am scraping my shins is because I am straightening my back too soon, but I am doing that because I am worried about using too much back all at once. When I approach the bar, I keep my shins a good 2-3 inches away, but it always comes closer when I lift it. When should I start erecting my back - before or after it gets to my knees? I'll play around with it tomorrow to see how it goes.

Hips take over after the knees finish their part (mostly), knees get the bar over the knees, than your hips take over the movement.

If your scraping yourself that badley, your form is off, I believe.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (the Danimal)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:31:37 GMT

Someone else suggested chalk to me before, but that didn't do anything for me. I think the reason that I am scraping my shins is because I am straightening my back too soon, but I am doing that because I am worried about using too much back all at once. When I approach the bar, I keep my shins a good 2-3 inches away, but it always comes closer when I lift it. When should I start erecting my back - before or after it gets to my knees? I'll play around with it tomorrow to see how it goes.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (HEARTS)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:43:21 GMT

I scrape my shins up horribly when I deadlift too. So I cover my legs with chalk when its available if not I wear soccer/ rugby socks.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (GTDude)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:55:33 GMT

I have scraped my shins up pretty good powercleaning, so I know where you are coming from. I don't think mine have ever bled like you described but the bar has broken skin before. I just kinda deal with it when it happens to me, but if it is as bad as you are saying I second the long pants suggestion.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (Neutralyze)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:45:59 GMT

when i first started to do them i got some pretty bad bruises on my knees. since then i have changed how i lower the bar to the best of my ability to avoid rounding my lower back.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (dmobley01)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:38:17 GMT

i started to scrape pretty good too so i started to wear pants while deadlifting. I also started to try and keep the bar out a little bit. pants are a good start.

RE: Deadlift battle scars (jlp)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:19:49 GMT

Same here.The bar actually hits me just under my kneecaps.But nothing that causes bleeding or anything.