Useful? Perfect!! For over 20 years I've been doing this wrong and felt my lower back first... Tried this today, and man life saver... In this case back saver... Thanks you very much
@@angrahell He's likely been training and coaching others for a very long time. I'd imagine it's second nature at this point to be speaking about his life's work.
Thank you soo much man! This video literally saved me, I was going crazy, not understanding why my lower back feels weird everytime i deadlift, this is exactly my problem! Can't wait for my next workout, to try this out! You definietly earned a sub.
Dude, this just cured my back pain when doing these exercises. I can´t express how grateful I am towards you for helping me, finally I can comfortably deadlift. :)))
Eugene! You give THE best ques in the industry. I've been lifting longer than than you've been alive, and you've helped me tremendously. Thank you, friend.
I had diagnosed this issue some time ago on my own and arrived at part of the problem, i.e. the "chest up" cue, which is common in the powerlifting circles, causing hyperextension of the spine and causing the prime movers - the glutes - to partially disengage from the hinge movement, causing the spinal erectors to take over. However, I could have NEVER enunciated it so lucidly. Props to you, Sensei.
This is my exact issue as well. I stopped doing DL's and RDL's all together because of my lower back pain. Time to start from scratch again with this info. Thanks!
I live in California USA you know Venice Beach .i think you are a very informative guy who gives infelible information to a 65 years young.man . Who has been working out for 2 years and 4 months 5 days a week 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day and looking very good people tell me I pass for 45to 50 years old I will take it it fills great I won't lie thank you my friend.i. Am American Indian from Temecula California USA on a reservation.we injoy your videos .
I watched this about a week ago and since then have implemented nasal breathing in pretty much all my lifts and i can not tell you how HUGE a difference that one change has made in the stability of my core. Even my pullups are stronger. many thanks!
The way Eugene clearly shows the difference between a true hip extension and a herniating disk of the notorious lower back extension is so aesthetically pleasing here! 11 out of 10
I think I might be doing this. I know that when I do squats, lunges, and deadlifts my lower back gets tired quickly and later will hurt. Thank you for this post!
I did these same mistakes when i started, the only parts that have gotten swole are my disks, it took me 3 years of yoga, mobility and bodyweight training to recover; now restarting from scratch.
As a physio, I must say this is an extremely good video and you have completely nailed a lot of queues here that I had never thought about. Great technical analysis and biomechanical knowledge here. One reason I think people feel they need to do the 'chest up, hips back' pattern, is that they have been taught that they need to avoid lumbar kyphosis to prevent disc-related injuries. They therefore overextend the lower back, rather than maintaining a neutral position as you describe.
Suffer mad low pain bad posture, during covid had acl meniscus recon lost muscle no gymetc This helped me so much before it hurt to lift the bar, following this managed to regain that composure felt so good, like i found myself again, The point u made breathing stretching your stomach not hyperextending Holding that , Changed everything For me found my weakspots Thank you rambo guy
OH MY HEAVENS!!!!! This is the BEST explanation on RUclips. Huge thanks, Brother! You have no idea how much this video gonna help my life. AMAZING! Step by step. WOW! Lower back pain is no joke. Thank you so much! YOU THE BEST!
U really just fixed my deadlift immediately.😂 I always push my butt back and chest up. I just stood up and tried just hinging, and I could feel my hamstrings tremendously. Thank you so much
I have been doing deadlifts correct for years but recently after watching a few tutorials decided to implement there cues.....straight away it gave me back issues. So thanks to your vid I've gone back to the old way of doing things, and my back has had no problems. Excellent tips Eugene.....Nasal breath makes all the difference. Thankyou bro!
How have I never come across this channel before? What an awesome trainer. All content, no BS filler. So much better than most RUclips trainers. Wish I had 1/10 of his physique!
You know, when I first started watching your videos Eugene, I didn't know you knew John Meadows, but remember thinking, he reminds me of John Meadows. You were clearly friends for a good reason. Decent human beings with honesty and integrity that shows thought. All the best.
Very helpful. I've been watching a number of RDL videos for advice on form and this one synthesizes many tips I have seen. It also includes understandable physiological explanation plus tips about breathing through the nose and engaging the lats which were not explicitly emphasized in other videos.
definitely answered my question... which none of the main BB youtubers seem to cover so explicitly. Just got back from a deadlift heavy session, and my lower back is strained AF. I'm pretty sure I'm arching my back excessively in order to prevent the rounding that everyone else goes on and on about. Looking forward to hinging my hips better, not arching, and hopefully not collapsing from low back strain! Thanks Eugene!
No shame in in my man, the arching of the back and chest up posture is way to over-ingrained in people these days.. Lucky for us that we got someone like Eugene who knows🤙🏽
Wow, thank you so much. I began deadlifting a year ago but quit after 3 months because my lower back was pumped so much that they hurt after each set. Now I know my problem.
This will help a lot of people this was one of my main issues when I first started pulling. Especially the clear difference between hip hinge and back hinge
Whenever i try to do deadlift my lower back cries for days untill i stop doing it. Eventually i thought deadlift is not my thing. Recently i found that arching my back too much is the cause just like you said. Thanks man.
Very informative! A lot of misinformation on RUclips. You have broken things down bit by bit very precisely. Thank you for these wonderful instructions.
Duuuuude! This addressed the biggest problem I have. No one else could do that. RUclips or in person! You are the master! I’ve been binging all your videos lately, and I highly respect your approach to health and proper lifting - it’s the most in line with my own thinking that I’ve been able to find out there. And if I ever make it to Australia or you make it to the States soon, I’d be way down to get a workout session in with you!
I tried deadlifting one week ago, saw many many videos about deadlifting but couldn't find why my back was so ingaged and I had many other question about the technique : you answered all the questions in one video, just perfect 👍
This is one of those weird videos where you didn’t search for it but RUclips just knew your problems and recommended a perfect video 😳 thanks RUclips gods 🙏
73.8k subs 1.10.2020 Remarkable video explaining in vivid details every in and out of the proper technique of Romanian Deadlift while showing common mistake. Correction of posture results in lowered back pain along with more optimized movement for Romanian Deadlift.
Awesome explanation of the Lats' role that I wasn't familiar with. Another cue I like for connecting with the Hamstrings/Glutes is focusing on "pawing" the ground, the way you do to increase/maintain speed going down the street on a skateboard.
As a casual lifter I used to be able to deadlift 230kg's like 2 years back. Then I had a lower back injury (mainly because of a lot of sitting) and ever since that I lost the muscle control to deadlift. Deadlifting was by far my favorite exercise and now I'm scared of even picking up 60kg's because of the fear of injuring my lower back. The problem you describe in your video is exactly what went wrong after my 'injury'. I lost my groove and body control, and my lower back takes over and gets fucked at light ways. I will try to find the groove back taking your tips with me
gawd damn this is on point! deadlifted yesterday and my low back is sore today, but glutes and hamstrings are not. need to get my act together. great video.
Can't believe I found this video & the gyms are shut. I'm new to deadlifting but from everything you said here, it appears I've been going about it all wrong. I'm also a mouth breather 😅😔😤 Thanks man!! 💪
I’ve been suffering from a bludging lower disc and I’ve been scared to push heavy weight on my squats and deadlifts I’ll be definitely applying these new rules thanks
You helped me so much with the squat video I just watched of yours I was randomly reccomend by RUclips!! Great content, I started doing 5x5 training and on dead lift days my lower back takes 3+ days to recover and it's not muscle pain I can tell it's more of my spine because of the pain is not like doms pain. And after 4 days of resting my back I did squats and a sharp pain shot down my lower back after my second set after having to take a two week lay off your video helped me out so much I was squatting exactly how you said not to do! Chest up spine flexed outwards thank you for your content
Hadn't deadlifted since Jan and went in a bit hard this week. I'm conscious of keeping lats tight but I think seeing your demo has made the problem clear. Thanks! Nice to see your subs going up too, always been good content.
the most amazing erectors exercise is a weighted glute bridge done with overextended lower back, it doesn't hurt at all and you feel a pump in your erectors literally (in my experience)
My deadlift pb is 200kg and ever since I injured my back 4 years ago...every single time I start trying to progress above 160 again...I can't because something pings off And this is why...I've been doing it all wrong for the better part of a decade 😂 Thanks..can't wait to try this
RUclips recommended me a long-haired Rambo with an accent that may wrestle with crocodiles.
Me too, but the content is good :)
Accurate
He’s got an excellent thing going on
I nearly died laughing my ass off.
Thanks, Sir. Many thanks.
More like Liu Kang who went through some extra intense shaolin training.
Useful? Perfect!! For over 20 years I've been doing this wrong and felt my lower back first... Tried this today, and man life saver... In this case back saver... Thanks you very much
Thank you. Glad it helped
How u gone 20 years without addressing lower back issue??
All in one take? That’s super impressive
hahah thank you - Nearly all of my videos are one take
@@coacheugeneteo how can you speak so fluently and so much?!?!? :'(
@@angrahell He's likely been training and coaching others for a very long time. I'd imagine it's second nature at this point to be speaking about his life's work.
Jeff Cavalier would be proud
i didn't even notice that until you mentioned it - crazy
Thank you soo much man! This video literally saved me, I was going crazy, not understanding why my lower back feels weird everytime i deadlift, this is exactly my problem! Can't wait for my next workout, to try this out! You definietly earned a sub.
Thank you
Dude, this just cured my back pain when doing these exercises. I can´t express how grateful I am towards you for helping me, finally I can comfortably deadlift. :)))
Eugene! You give THE best ques in the industry. I've been lifting longer than than you've been alive, and you've helped me tremendously. Thank you, friend.
The reason I follow you is how insane you can give clarity on explaining really technical stuff. Definitely helped me a lot. Thank you!
Thank you! 🙏
I had diagnosed this issue some time ago on my own and arrived at part of the problem, i.e. the "chest up" cue, which is common in the powerlifting circles, causing hyperextension of the spine and causing the prime movers - the glutes - to partially disengage from the hinge movement, causing the spinal erectors to take over. However, I could have NEVER enunciated it so lucidly. Props to you, Sensei.
Thank you very much
This is my exact issue as well. I stopped doing DL's and RDL's all together because of my lower back pain. Time to start from scratch again with this info. Thanks!
How's it going? :)
@@olau5478 im having this problem aswell. I havent done them in a year . ima try it out once again. Im trying to get my hamstrings bigger.
I live in California USA you know Venice Beach .i think you are a very informative guy who gives infelible information to a 65 years young.man . Who has been working out for 2 years and 4 months 5 days a week 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day and looking very good people tell me I pass for 45to 50 years old I will take it it fills great I won't lie thank you my friend.i. Am American Indian from Temecula California USA on a reservation.we injoy your videos .
I watched this about a week ago and since then have implemented nasal breathing in pretty much all my lifts and i can not tell you how HUGE a difference that one change has made in the stability of my core. Even my pullups are stronger. many thanks!
The way Eugene clearly shows the difference between a true hip extension and a herniating disk of the notorious lower back extension is so aesthetically pleasing here! 11 out of 10
You are a godsend sir, I have this problem with deads and rdls and no one else can explain like you
Thank you very much! I've been crazily searching all over the internet what exactly was causing my backpain on deadlifts. You nailed it...
I think I might be doing this. I know that when I do squats, lunges, and deadlifts my lower back gets tired quickly and later will hurt. Thank you for this post!
Yes it's very common! Hope it helps
Tbh it is kinda impressive that you can tire out your lower back doing lunges
I did these same mistakes when i started, the only parts that have gotten swole are my disks, it took me 3 years of yoga, mobility and bodyweight training to recover; now restarting from scratch.
Imagine if all RUclips lifting videos were this helpful, insightful, detailed, and without any over the top fake personas? Thank you Eugene.
This is the best instruction I’ve seen for this movement in 25 years. Bravo, good sir.
I've been lifting a long time and this video just shows you can always acquire more knowledge and improve. Thanks for making this!
I appreciate that!
As a physio, I must say this is an extremely good video and you have completely nailed a lot of queues here that I had never thought about.
Great technical analysis and biomechanical knowledge here.
One reason I think people feel they need to do the 'chest up, hips back' pattern, is that they have been taught that they need to avoid lumbar kyphosis to prevent disc-related injuries. They therefore overextend the lower back, rather than maintaining a neutral position as you describe.
Just saved ne
Suffer mad low pain bad posture, during covid had acl meniscus recon lost muscle no gymetc
This helped me so much before it hurt to lift the bar, following this managed to regain that composure felt so good, like i found myself again,
The point u made breathing stretching your stomach not hyperextending Holding that ,
Changed everything For me found my weakspots
Thank you rambo guy
Spot On Technique. A complex movement broken down into easy to understand steps. Thank You :)
I've just started back into proper training and needed to see this video. You've shown me how I've been using my lower back way too much. Thank you.
OH MY HEAVENS!!!!! This is the BEST explanation on RUclips. Huge thanks, Brother! You have no idea how much this video gonna help my life. AMAZING! Step by step. WOW! Lower back pain is no joke. Thank you so much! YOU THE BEST!
U really just fixed my deadlift immediately.😂 I always push my butt back and chest up. I just stood up and tried just hinging, and I could feel my hamstrings tremendously. Thank you so much
Haha I'm glad to hear it
I have been doing deadlifts correct for years but recently after watching a few tutorials decided to implement there cues.....straight away it gave me back issues. So thanks to your vid I've gone back to the old way of doing things, and my back has had no problems. Excellent tips Eugene.....Nasal breath makes all the difference. Thankyou bro!
if you dont mind answering, how do you deadlift? I don't want to injure my back either lol
I just subscribed to you yesterday and came back now from a very exhausting leg day doing exactly those mistakes. The hero I need rn
Your channel is going to BLOW up bro! Thank you so much for this!
Thank you very much
How have I never come across this channel before? What an awesome trainer. All content, no BS filler. So much better than most RUclips trainers. Wish I had 1/10 of his physique!
You know, when I first started watching your videos Eugene, I didn't know you knew John Meadows, but remember thinking, he reminds me of John Meadows. You were clearly friends for a good reason. Decent human beings with honesty and integrity that shows thought. All the best.
This is the best cue for the deadlift that I've heard. It's fixed up my bar path issue, too.
Phenomenal. I have always wondered why dead lifting did not feel right for me and as a result, i have avoided it
This is a new class of work out video… You have just raised the standard my guy.
Very helpful. I've been watching a number of RDL videos for advice on form and this one synthesizes many tips I have seen. It also includes understandable physiological explanation plus tips about breathing through the nose and engaging the lats which were not explicitly emphasized in other videos.
definitely answered my question... which none of the main BB youtubers seem to cover so explicitly. Just got back from a deadlift heavy session, and my lower back is strained AF. I'm pretty sure I'm arching my back excessively in order to prevent the rounding that everyone else goes on and on about. Looking forward to hinging my hips better, not arching, and hopefully not collapsing from low back strain! Thanks Eugene!
I love how you film the right form from the side. So many coaches never do this and it gets really irritating
100% that was me when I used to lift, a shame I finally understood from your description now, when I don't train
Thanks for the tip 🤙
Start again?
No shame in in my man, the arching of the back and chest up posture is way to over-ingrained in people these days..
Lucky for us that we got someone like Eugene who knows🤙🏽
Wow, thank you so much. I began deadlifting a year ago but quit after 3 months because my lower back was pumped so much that they hurt after each set. Now I know my problem.
This will help a lot of people this was one of my main issues when I first started pulling. Especially the clear difference between hip hinge and back hinge
Wish I'd seen this years ago, the simple changes make such a difference.
So this is like video number twelve on RDLs I’ve watched and the so far the only one that’s actually made me understand proper form
Whenever i try to do deadlift my lower back cries for days untill i stop doing it. Eventually i thought deadlift is not my thing. Recently i found that arching my back too much is the cause just like you said. Thanks man.
Finally, someone explained this correctly ... thank you!
😊😊🙏
Very informative! A lot of misinformation on RUclips. You have broken things down bit by bit very precisely. Thank you for these wonderful instructions.
Wow big help. I dread dead lifts because they’re bothering my lower back. This was exactly my problem. Thanks
Duuuuude! This addressed the biggest problem I have. No one else could do that. RUclips or in person! You are the master! I’ve been binging all your videos lately, and I highly respect your approach to health and proper lifting - it’s the most in line with my own thinking that I’ve been able to find out there. And if I ever make it to Australia or you make it to the States soon, I’d be way down to get a workout session in with you!
Thank you! 🙏 glad it helped
Always had this problem I thought there’s something wrong with my body. So glad I found this video 🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks Tarzan
Finally someone explaining why this happens, thank you
Thank you!
The most helpful advice nobody is telling you. Thank you sir, can’t wait to try this out
Dude, thanks a lot that's exactly my problem, finally someone who can give me some advise❤️
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Best explanation i ever saw about deadlifts. Congrats!
I tried deadlifting one week ago, saw many many videos about deadlifting but couldn't find why my back was so ingaged and I had many other question about the technique : you answered all the questions in one video, just perfect 👍
So I’m a month late for this video, having lower back issue for weeks now. Glad I found this and it’s better late than never. Thank you!
Glad you found it! ☺️
This is one of those weird videos where you didn’t search for it but RUclips just knew your problems and recommended a perfect video 😳 thanks RUclips gods 🙏
Here from instagram... Just struck gold with this channel
Thank you! And welcome ☺️🙏
This would have to be the most helpful video I've ever seen on the topic
"Ribs over Pelvis" 🤯🧠💪 Such an amazing focus that I can immediately feel a difference with!
Probably the best technique video I've seen yet.
Thank you! 🙏
@@coacheugeneteo Thank you mate, you're the one helping people out 👊
This guy should have over a million subscribers!!!
Awesome info!!!
Thank you!!
73.8k subs 1.10.2020 Remarkable video explaining in vivid details every in and out of the proper technique of Romanian Deadlift while showing common mistake. Correction of posture results in lowered back pain along with more optimized movement for Romanian Deadlift.
Nice, clean, simple and direct. Love it
Thank you!
Second time today i needed to find the answer to two things and here i am on your channel for the second time today and i got it 💯
🙏🙏
I’ve watched this video 4 times and it all makes more sense every time!
Awesome explanation of the Lats' role that I wasn't familiar with. Another cue I like for connecting with the Hamstrings/Glutes is focusing on "pawing" the ground, the way you do to increase/maintain speed going down the street on a skateboard.
Great cue!
i love how you went over the cues at the end of the video! helped me remember
Thanks a lot. Works like a charm to not cause lower back pain.
As a casual lifter I used to be able to deadlift 230kg's like 2 years back. Then I had a lower back injury (mainly because of a lot of sitting) and ever since that I lost the muscle control to deadlift. Deadlifting was by far my favorite exercise and now I'm scared of even picking up 60kg's because of the fear of injuring my lower back. The problem you describe in your video is exactly what went wrong after my 'injury'. I lost my groove and body control, and my lower back takes over and gets fucked at light ways. I will try to find the groove back taking your tips with me
gawd damn this is on point! deadlifted yesterday and my low back is sore today, but glutes and hamstrings are not. need to get my act together. great video.
Good luck my friend! Thank you
Can't believe I found this video & the gyms are shut. I'm new to deadlifting but from everything you said here, it appears I've been going about it all wrong. I'm also a mouth breather 😅😔😤 Thanks man!! 💪
I’ve been suffering from a bludging lower disc and I’ve been scared to push heavy weight on my squats and deadlifts I’ll be definitely applying these new rules thanks
Holy hell, im 100% sure this is my issue that I never knew was an issue! Will be trying 🙏💪
Solid explanation and a major reason for a lot of exercise induced low back pain/tightness!
You are an Awesome Teacher 💛 really loved your video from India 🙏😊
Thank you very much!
@@coacheugeneteo welcome 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😊
Thank you so much for the Tip :) i literally had 2 months of lower back pain because i overextended.
Hope this helps
Wow this is all done in one camera shot! Very helpful to always showcase the bad posture and motions as a contrast.
This bro just preached to me. SUCCESSFULLY SUBSCRIBED.
youre on the road to 1 mil subs in no time man keep it up you deserve it!
Thanks! This is a huge help. I was doing all the wrong things that you discussed. Now just for the gyms to reopen.
All the best! Good luck with it once they reopen
Nice job coach had same issues this week thank sir salute sor from uk
Yep. This is it. Nailed it brother.
You helped me so much with the squat video I just watched of yours I was randomly reccomend by RUclips!! Great content, I started doing 5x5 training and on dead lift days my lower back takes 3+ days to recover and it's not muscle pain I can tell it's more of my spine because of the pain is not like doms pain. And after 4 days of resting my back I did squats and a sharp pain shot down my lower back after my second set after having to take a two week lay off your video helped me out so much I was squatting exactly how you said not to do! Chest up spine flexed outwards thank you for your content
Hurt my back today at the gym from dead lifting. This absolutely made sense! I will try this next session.
This is such a great video, I always felt my deadlift in my ham/glutes and lats until I got told to keep my chest up! Then it was all spinal erectors!
Yes! Such a big mistake for many
Thank you, so useful, i learned bad technique because i was obsessed with avoiding slight back rounding so i forced the hips back chest up cue
Thanks Coach. Makes so much sense.
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Advice thatmight actually help, beem getting lower back pain and had to start going real light, because im a push bum back in movement.
Hadn't deadlifted since Jan and went in a bit hard this week. I'm conscious of keeping lats tight but I think seeing your demo has made the problem clear. Thanks! Nice to see your subs going up too, always been good content.
Searched for dead lift back issues and found your videos. Good stuff! Subscribed
This was so simple to understand and helpful. Thank you!!
Watched this a week ago and came back to say this was exactly my issue. After trying this out, my lower back felt so much better.
the most amazing erectors exercise is a weighted glute bridge done with overextended lower back, it doesn't hurt at all and you feel a pump in your erectors literally (in my experience)
I have this all the time... I will try this out ASAP👍🏾
Those tips really blowed my mind, thanks for the help!!!!
Wow yeah I was have LB soreness not pain. Ribcage to hip connection is so important great cues
Hope it helps
Superbly explained coach 💪🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
My deadlift pb is 200kg and ever since I injured my back 4 years ago...every single time I start trying to progress above 160 again...I can't because something pings off
And this is why...I've been doing it all wrong for the better part of a decade 😂
Thanks..can't wait to try this
Yep, this is definitely why I hurt my lower back well over a year ago! Great video Coach Eugene!
Men! Thank you so much! I really appreciate, right now I have answers to why I didn't feel the movement right!!
I just don’t know how someone can dislike this video I swear..
I have been looking for information why I was using my back so much during deadlift, thank you Eugene you got a new subscriber!