This is the single best deadlifting form video I've ever seen. Moving the hips higher made it so much more comfortable. Saving this forever and sharing with everyone! Thank you!
if you want even more in depth than this. look up david woolson. 400kg raw deadlift shows the magic of deadliftin. lots of videos. 20 whole damn minutes with one cue at a time!! insane!!!
I was one of the lifters you gave deadlift tips to. Thanks again! The seminar was incredibly insightful. If anyone else has the chance to go to one, do it, it's well worth it! The only thing you were wrong about is that the revised technique would feel awkward for a bit. It felt better immediately and I ended up pulling a PR of 495 later that afternoon!
I’m not even kidding, I’ve learned more off this video than every single gym coach I’ve met in my life. Coming from an aspiring powerlifter in India with love
I put this to practice today at the gym, and my lift instantly shot up by 25 lbs, which probably doesn't seem like a lot, but it felt a ton better, and I broke 300 lbs today as working weight for the first time in my life. I am loving all of this content on efficiency of movement, and how to approach these lifts.
I freakin love that you're out there doing these types of videos. It is so awesome to see someone at the top/pinnacle of strength taking the time to explain to real people in real locations how to be the very best version of themselves. Please keep putting out content like this so those of us out there that do train others can have excellent content to share that provides the visual aspect of it all. You rock bro!!!
I hurt myself from deadlifts over a year back and been reluctant to get back into them. This makes me wanna try it again and make some tweaks to my form. Thanks!
Start deadlifting with a trapbar instead. Unless you are competing, deadlifting with a barbell infront of your shins is such an unnatural movement, especially with long femurs.
@@adamstacharowski5231Dont listen to him because he has a big deadlift. Listen to him because he is an expert on kinesiology and exercise. You wouldnt take workout advise from Mike O'Hearn, would you?
the shoulder positioning tip is a really easy way to address hip height, knee position, and bar position at the same time I hadn't thought about before, def using this.
Your deadlifting advice completely changed the deadlift for me. The movement feels much safer than it had before. I definitely feel more posterior chain activation from the jump. Thanks for sharing such great advice.
Big fan from Australia Mitch!! I love how you've retained a few bits and pieces of Aussie lingo - "give it a crack!" Deadlift day tomorrow and this was pure gold!
I didn't realize how good of a coach Mitchell Hooper is. Not only is he the world's strongest man, he knows this movement pattern so intimately, he is able to que other people's movements at a fraction of a second. I wish I had him coaching me
Great video Mitchell love the advice. Why has everyone online been telling me to have a “big chest” while deadlifting all these years?! I immediately at desk tried rounding my shoulders and felt better lat activation and more stability. Now I can’t wait to deadlift tomorrow! Thanks!
The shoulder/lat advice I’m hoping will help me out. Finally broke 520 lbs, hoping for 575-600 end of year, and all the little pointers help, esp on the top end for each little pound. Thanks man
This was awesome. I think something I learned from competing and sharing with non competing friends was to be more patient as the weight gets heavier. If you try to yank it, your hips come up too fast and you fishing pole it.
So. Much. Knowledge. Is this video 🤯 im trying to distill those his down, going to vid myself from the side and try to pick at those points. E.g. knees, shoulsers, hips etc.
One of your earlier deadlift videos discussed some of the same points, and I'm happy to report that they really worked well for me. Weight comes off the floor much easier now. Pay attention everyone, you might learn something valuable.
Mitch, I have a couple questions which might be stupid but I gotta know. 1. I'm under the impression that having your shoulders rotated back is better when starting the deadlift. So you're composed tightly when starting it. I've also heard that from a couple local gym trainers (who are not very credible though) 2. Is it not good to have your hips as low as possible when starting the lift? So the legs are a bit more involved and there's no stress and no possible injuries to the lower back. When deadlifting, I aim to get in that 90-45° angle in the knees to prevent lower back from strain and injury
Great video, really well done. You've pretty much nailed why hip and knee position is important, it's the exact same way I coach clients. A little thing, the lats originate from the spine and then insert on the inside of the upper arm. Thanks again for the content.
AWESOME INSIGHT AND ACTUALLY LEARNT SOMETHING TOO. 👍👍 I knew about rolling your shoulders forward but doing so engages your lats AND also you gets extra length... WOOOOW 👍👍👌 AWESOME STUFF.. Fyi... I'm 55yrs old and my deadlift is slowly going up STILL. This will help me....loads. Big respect as always 💪👍👍
I covered both squats and bench press in this seminar. The videos will be released to our members over the coming weeks if you want to check them out 💪
I'm 61 and have sciatica brought on by ( i think) poor deadlifting technique. I really hope that I can go back to deadlifting after having viewed this video. Brilliant presentation, very well demonstrated
This was super informative, thank you Mitchell. One tip that has really helped me as a beginner is recognizing whether I am a hinge or squat dead-lifter. It made it much easier for me as a novice to self correct my form once I recognized which position my biomechanics favor.
Interesting point about rotating shoulders forward. I've never heard that before. I always thought you're supposed to lock shoulders back so that they transfer the force through. Since Mr Hooper DLs 600# more than me, I'm going to give it a try. Hopefully it won't aggravate my impingement issues in both shoulders.
2:53 has not only allowed me to increase my deadlift and finally break 200kg and up. but also staying injury free. I used to fight to keep my shoulders back and upper back completely straight and Id always acquire an injury. Wow this tip is night and day.
I stopped doing full motion deadlifts due to some pain in the bottom right of my back when starting from the floor. This video has me tempted to try full motion again with teaks to my form. I am definitely guilty of putting knees way over the bar and then the bar getting away from my body around the knees, like in this video. Brilliant video, thank you!!
@@mitchellhooperstrongman Here's my update after a several months. I took a small break to let my back rest, but I've been able to do deadlifts without pain again. Between bracing my core way more than what I was, correcting my knee placement, and not letting the bar get away from me, my lower back pain doesn't show up (as long as I am maintaining the form correctly). Thank you very much for the video explanations/examples, this has helped me significantly!
Thank you very much for all your help Mitch! Very helpful and productive session It was an absolute blast to get a chance to meet and train with the worlds strongest man
This was well timed. Im just trying to get back into deadlifting after a couple of years of not doing it. Was very upset at just how bad I am now. I've lost ~25% off my 1rm. This is a good refresher on technique. As someone with long femurs, I appreciate you showing a variety of people, and different ways to fix their form.
I adapted what he said about the Lats and shoulders in 5 months my deadlift went from 160kg to 210. Seriously why the fuck did we learn to have your shoulders back from fitness dudes who didn’t know how to deadlift?
It's not about engagement, because that comes from pulling the shoulders back, it's about starting at a position where the lats is as strong as possible, while getting a shorter lift.
Have been rounding my shoulders from day 1 Always felt like the output would be more maximized Not necessarily in the say you said it but it always felt way tighter that way so i just stuck to doing that And as long as youre bracing your core as tight as possible (which your supposed to do) youre back shouldnt expierence a difference in wear and tear Its actually very natural to have some kind of rounding in the back even with load
Mirch i had to point out that i have the same Puma socks than you AND amazing tips, i'm a beginner deadlifting 275lbs at 140lbs body weight, i sure will get my experience of the lift wayyyy better
Mitchell, the Latissimus Dorsi’s origin is along the spine, and insertion is on the humorous; otherwise, great instructions about foot placement, angle of the spine, shoulder position, etc.
Today I got my barbell and plates, did my first deadlift attempts ever (raw 70, 90, 110, 140kg for 5 reps each, there is more in the tank, but I want to have a decent technique first), and now I am checking how to improve my posture.
I had to stop watching just to comment because the explanation about lat origin and insertion somehow clicked with me and I tried rounding my shoulders forward and then locking down. I immediately felt my lats were locked tighter than the traditional back and down. Going to try this during my deadlift workout today. Thank you Sir!
Hey hooper, I'm wanting to train for strongman, I have had scoliosis spinal fusion 9 years ago. I've been training for around 4 years 2 years serious. Do you think with the spinal fusion I am good 👍 people always talk about the compression but in my mind our body adapts to the stress as long as with have good form you'll be pretty okay. Would you agree? What's your opinion thank you
deff. interesting comparing your deadlifting with eddie halls "step-by-step" (of course at that point it's becoming a preference lol) One thing i noticed with john hacck is he seems to pull with about an extra inch or 2 of room, no denying the guys accomplishments but comparing to what you, shaw, and eddie do to john hacck , theirs definitely noticeable differences
I naturally used to have my hips higher as I found there was a certain lower point where I had zero strength, there was like a small window where nothing happened and it hindered my whole lift. After constantly having my form corrected by people, I just did what worked best for me
Everything you’re calling out, I’m guilty of! I pull up and around my knees instead of touching them. I do it because I don’t like the feeling across the knees. Maybe knee sleeves are in order?
Hey mate, loved this video. I've always tried to keep my chin kind of tucked-in throughout the full range of DL motion - my 'thinking' being that it helped stabilise my C-Spine. What do you think about this idea? I see many people who basically can look at themselves in the mirror for the duration of the DL (if you saw my face deadlifting, you'd understand why this is an issue for me) 🤣
I have seen one of your older videos and you were advising to put feet closer together and look at your heels if deadlift is the hardest off the floor. Does that still apply, because in this video you generally advise more shoulder width stance. The closer stance really works well for me, should I start changing it back to shoulder width?
It’s hard to say without seeing it - the examples given in this video were specific to the people I was talking to! I do weekly lift reviews for our members, become a member and I’ll be able to give better guidance 💪
This is the single best deadlifting form video I've ever seen. Moving the hips higher made it so much more comfortable. Saving this forever and sharing with everyone! Thank you!
Glad it helped brother 💪💪
I was going to say the same thing that was an incredible, instructional and comprehensive video, down to a tee.
if you want even more in depth than this. look up david woolson. 400kg raw deadlift shows the magic of deadliftin. lots of videos. 20 whole damn minutes with one cue at a time!! insane!!!
I was one of the lifters you gave deadlift tips to. Thanks again! The seminar was incredibly insightful. If anyone else has the chance to go to one, do it, it's well worth it! The only thing you were wrong about is that the revised technique would feel awkward for a bit. It felt better immediately and I ended up pulling a PR of 495 later that afternoon!
Amazing Mate, glad you enjoyed it 💪
That's some serious weight, god damn!
I’m not even kidding, I’ve learned more off this video than every single gym coach I’ve met in my life. Coming from an aspiring powerlifter in India with love
Do Indians lift? What a joke. Indians have the worst genetics for strength training.
I put this to practice today at the gym, and my lift instantly shot up by 25 lbs, which probably doesn't seem like a lot, but it felt a ton better, and I broke 300 lbs today as working weight for the first time in my life. I am loving all of this content on efficiency of movement, and how to approach these lifts.
I freakin love that you're out there doing these types of videos. It is so awesome to see someone at the top/pinnacle of strength taking the time to explain to real people in real locations how to be the very best version of themselves. Please keep putting out content like this so those of us out there that do train others can have excellent content to share that provides the visual aspect of it all. You rock bro!!!
Glad you enjoyed brother, keep rocking it 💪
This is huge. It’s showing how to correct your form with whatever body type you may have. It’s not just the “do this blanket technique.”
It takes a lot of knowledge and courage to teach a group like this. Its hard for peolple to open up when you are critiquing them too.
Also takes someone with good strength imo I feel a group isn’t gonna listen to a weak person
I hurt myself from deadlifts over a year back and been reluctant to get back into them. This makes me wanna try it again and make some tweaks to my form. Thanks!
Get back out there, just take your time 💪💪
Start deadlifting with a trapbar instead. Unless you are competing, deadlifting with a barbell infront of your shins is such an unnatural movement, especially with long femurs.
Neverad heard about rounding your shoulders can't wait to try that
When guy with 1000+ deadlift talks about deadlift, you sit and listen.
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When any professional athlete tells you how to improve the craft that they do, you listen
@@adamstacharowski5231Dont listen to him because he has a big deadlift. Listen to him because he is an expert on kinesiology and exercise.
You wouldnt take workout advise from Mike O'Hearn, would you?
@@adamstacharowski5231well said
If Mitch told me to only eat brownies I would
the shoulder positioning tip is a really easy way to address hip height, knee position, and bar position at the same time I hadn't thought about before, def using this.
Your deadlifting advice completely changed the deadlift for me. The movement feels much safer than it had before. I definitely feel more posterior chain activation from the jump. Thanks for sharing such great advice.
You're such a superb educator. Thank you. Learning so much from your content. Keep it up.
2:40 Adapted this. In 7 months my deadlift went from 190 to 210, about to peak for 220 in about 3 weeks.
Big fan from Australia Mitch!! I love how you've retained a few bits and pieces of Aussie lingo - "give it a crack!"
Deadlift day tomorrow and this was pure gold!
Nice Mitchell- hope the injury is feeling better
Getting there 💪
I didn't realize how good of a coach Mitchell Hooper is. Not only is he the world's strongest man, he knows this movement pattern so intimately, he is able to que other people's movements at a fraction of a second. I wish I had him coaching me
Haven’t even watched it yet and I already know this is the video I’ve been waiting for
Lots of gold in this video 💪
And it rang true. Putting this all into practice asap! Thank you!
Man I wish I had you around when I was lifting just to help correct me like this. Amazing work! So much great information in every video you make.
Great video Mitchell love the advice. Why has everyone online been telling me to have a “big chest” while deadlifting all these years?! I immediately at desk tried rounding my shoulders and felt better lat activation and more stability. Now I can’t wait to deadlift tomorrow! Thanks!
The shoulder/lat advice I’m hoping will help me out. Finally broke 520 lbs, hoping for 575-600 end of year, and all the little pointers help, esp on the top end for each little pound. Thanks man
This was awesome. I think something I learned from competing and sharing with non competing friends was to be more patient as the weight gets heavier. If you try to yank it, your hips come up too fast and you fishing pole it.
The most humble and engaging world strongest man ,wish you all the best champ.
Really good video. I always struggled with Deadlifts and feel like a puny man. Will have to watch more of your videos. Thank you.
So. Much. Knowledge. Is this video 🤯 im trying to distill those his down, going to vid myself from the side and try to pick at those points. E.g. knees, shoulsers, hips etc.
I’m working on my deadlift and this video could not have come at a better time- thanks Mitch, most educational deadlift video I’ve seen.
I'll have to try all these tips on the next deadlift day for sure!!! Thanks
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One of your earlier deadlift videos discussed some of the same points, and I'm happy to report that they really worked well for me. Weight comes off the floor much easier now. Pay attention everyone, you might learn something valuable.
Mitch, I have a couple questions which might be stupid but I gotta know.
1. I'm under the impression that having your shoulders rotated back is better when starting the deadlift. So you're composed tightly when starting it. I've also heard that from a couple local gym trainers (who are not very credible though)
2. Is it not good to have your hips as low as possible when starting the lift? So the legs are a bit more involved and there's no stress and no possible injuries to the lower back. When deadlifting, I aim to get in that 90-45° angle in the knees to prevent lower back from strain and injury
This guy should get more subscribers.I’ve learnt new technique for a deadlift
Great video, really well done. You've pretty much nailed why hip and knee position is important, it's the exact same way I coach clients. A little thing, the lats originate from the spine and then insert on the inside of the upper arm. Thanks again for the content.
AWESOME INSIGHT AND ACTUALLY LEARNT SOMETHING TOO. 👍👍
I knew about rolling your shoulders forward but doing so engages your lats AND also you gets extra length... WOOOOW 👍👍👌
AWESOME STUFF.. Fyi... I'm 55yrs old and my deadlift is slowly going up STILL. This will help me....loads.
Big respect as always 💪👍👍
Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it 💪💪
Thanks for the super chat brother
Hi Mr.Hooper will you go over more lifts like squats and bench press?
I covered both squats and bench press in this seminar. The videos will be released to our members over the coming weeks if you want to check them out 💪
I'm 61 and have sciatica brought on by ( i think) poor deadlifting technique. I really hope that I can go back to deadlifting after having viewed this video. Brilliant presentation, very well demonstrated
absolute gold, cheers boss
Coach, does rotating the shoulders forward contradict the que 'bend the bar' on the shins? Or can you do both? Thanks in advance.
Grrrrrreat vid. Thx so much.
This was super informative, thank you Mitchell.
One tip that has really helped me as a beginner is recognizing whether I am a hinge or squat dead-lifter. It made it much easier for me as a novice to self correct my form once I recognized which position my biomechanics favor.
Great video. Justifications and results for every cue.
This is very helpful, thank you! My knees get in my way and i think i over-pull backwards at the top 😅.
Interesting point about rotating shoulders forward. I've never heard that before. I always thought you're supposed to lock shoulders back so that they transfer the force through. Since Mr Hooper DLs 600# more than me, I'm going to give it a try. Hopefully it won't aggravate my impingement issues in both shoulders.
Stuck on 170 atm going to 180 thanks for the tips 👍
‘I’m just so darn tall’ would launch one thousands ships for this woman
2:53 has not only allowed me to increase my deadlift and finally break 200kg and up. but also staying injury free. I used to fight to keep my shoulders back and upper back completely straight and Id always acquire an injury. Wow this tip is night and day.
One of the most useful videos on deadlifting that I’ve seen!
this tip about rotating your shoulders forward and using your lats might just change my life.
I stopped doing full motion deadlifts due to some pain in the bottom right of my back when starting from the floor. This video has me tempted to try full motion again with teaks to my form. I am definitely guilty of putting knees way over the bar and then the bar getting away from my body around the knees, like in this video. Brilliant video, thank you!!
Amazing, let me know how it goes!
@@mitchellhooperstrongman Here's my update after a several months. I took a small break to let my back rest, but I've been able to do deadlifts without pain again. Between bracing my core way more than what I was, correcting my knee placement, and not letting the bar get away from me, my lower back pain doesn't show up (as long as I am maintaining the form correctly). Thank you very much for the video explanations/examples, this has helped me significantly!
This is Gold.
He is the world’s most interesting strongman.
Even his reflection can’t repeat, his feats of strength .
Thank you very much for all your help Mitch!
Very helpful and productive session
It was an absolute blast to get a chance to meet and train with the worlds strongest man
Glad you enjoyed! Hope to see you at the next one 💪💪
Man this video is amazing! I have a decent deadlift but felt like something was missing. I think I know what it is now. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Shoulders forward is a revelation. I'll have to see how that works.
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Remarkably similar to Pete Rubish's form vids. Awesome stuff.
Oh how I envy all these people getting coached by Mitch! Awesome video!
Thanks for sharing this freely Moose! A stronger healthier world is a better world! True champions want to compete with the best!
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This was well timed. Im just trying to get back into deadlifting after a couple of years of not doing it. Was very upset at just how bad I am now. I've lost ~25% off my 1rm.
This is a good refresher on technique. As someone with long femurs, I appreciate you showing a variety of people, and different ways to fix their form.
Glad the timing was perfect for you 💪💪
I adapted what he said about the Lats and shoulders in 5 months my deadlift went from 160kg to 210. Seriously why the fuck did we learn to have your shoulders back from fitness dudes who didn’t know how to deadlift?
That was absolutely brilliant.. I’m excited for deadlift day so I can give have a go
Sitting to drink a coffee before my biggest deadlift session in a long time. Perfect video for it
this is GOLD !
Engaging the lats by having your shoulders forward is defs different from anything we've heard.
It's not about engagement, because that comes from pulling the shoulders back, it's about starting at a position where the lats is as strong as possible, while getting a shorter lift.
Great tutorial for deadlifting. I'm going to have to rewatch and then deadlift and try to adjust my technique.
Have been rounding my shoulders from day 1
Always felt like the output would be more maximized
Not necessarily in the say you said it but it always felt way tighter that way so i just stuck to doing that
And as long as youre bracing your core as tight as possible (which your supposed to do) youre back shouldnt expierence a difference in wear and tear
Its actually very natural to have some kind of rounding in the back even with load
Impressive teaching
Mirch i had to point out that i have the same Puma socks than you
AND amazing tips, i'm a beginner deadlifting 275lbs at 140lbs body weight, i sure will get my experience of the lift wayyyy better
This video has such a good deadlift knowledge that I decided to subscribe this channel. i should have seen this earlier.
Amazing tutorial. Thanks for the tips!
Mitchell, the Latissimus Dorsi’s origin is along the spine, and insertion is on the humorous; otherwise, great instructions about foot placement, angle of the spine, shoulder position, etc.
Thanks for the tips mitch 💪🙂
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Going have to video myself deadlifting to see if im ticking all these boxes. Great vid!
Today I got my barbell and plates, did my first deadlift attempts ever (raw 70, 90, 110, 140kg for 5 reps each, there is more in the tank, but I want to have a decent technique first),
and now I am checking how to improve my posture.
Damn this is the video that helped correct my deadlift! Great content
Hey Mitchell, are you able to do a video or comment on lifting belts? Trying to figure out if I should be using one or not/when to use them.
Fantastic video!!! Thanks Mitch!
Great great tips, thank you so much !
great video. very helpful. Only 1 comment. origin and insertion of Lat. Dorsi is the other way around. lats insert on the Humerus.
I had to stop watching just to comment because the explanation about lat origin and insertion somehow clicked with me and I tried rounding my shoulders forward and then locking down. I immediately felt my lats were locked tighter than the traditional back and down. Going to try this during my deadlift workout today. Thank you Sir!
Wish i could of made it tothis! So awesome you do these.
That is some high quality content!
"Okay, a lot of knees and just a bit wild at the top" :)
This is gold. I'd love to see one for the squat too.
YES. And the overhead press
When a guy like Moose starts dropping pearls, I grab a bucket.
Hey hooper, I'm wanting to train for strongman, I have had scoliosis spinal fusion 9 years ago. I've been training for around 4 years 2 years serious. Do you think with the spinal fusion I am good 👍 people always talk about the compression but in my mind our body adapts to the stress as long as with have good form you'll be pretty okay. Would you agree? What's your opinion thank you
deff. interesting comparing your deadlifting with eddie halls "step-by-step" (of course at that point it's becoming a preference lol) One thing i noticed with john hacck is he seems to pull with about an extra inch or 2 of room, no denying the guys accomplishments but comparing to what you, shaw, and eddie do to john hacck , theirs definitely noticeable differences
I naturally used to have my hips higher as I found there was a certain lower point where I had zero strength, there was like a small window where nothing happened and it hindered my whole lift. After constantly having my form corrected by people, I just did what worked best for me
should the shoulder be behind, on top of or in front of the bar
1:33 I think you got the lat origin and insertions in reverse.
Everything you’re calling out, I’m guilty of! I pull up and around my knees instead of touching them. I do it because I don’t like the feeling across the knees. Maybe knee sleeves are in order?
Hey mate, loved this video. I've always tried to keep my chin kind of tucked-in throughout the full range of DL motion - my 'thinking' being that it helped stabilise my C-Spine. What do you think about this idea? I see many people who basically can look at themselves in the mirror for the duration of the DL (if you saw my face deadlifting, you'd understand why this is an issue for me) 🤣
What do you do if your hips raise at the start of a deadlift?
Great stuff, I will be studying this video.
Glad you enjoyed 💪
This is a great video. Thank you.
This is beautiful feel like I'm in a seminar
I think straight back and feet shoulder width or a bit more in looks the best aesthetically tho
The shoulder position is a good tip
Super helpful! ❤
I'm 6'11, thanks a lot for your hints!
Hi Mitchell
- a fan from India.
I have seen one of your older videos and you were advising to put feet closer together and look at your heels if deadlift is the hardest off the floor. Does that still apply, because in this video you generally advise more shoulder width stance. The closer stance really works well for me, should I start changing it back to shoulder width?
It’s hard to say without seeing it - the examples given in this video were specific to the people I was talking to! I do weekly lift reviews for our members, become a member and I’ll be able to give better guidance 💪