Tip: The Deadlift & The Nervous System
Deadlifts are awesome, but they can also smash your CNS. Here's why and how to avoid it.
February 25
Tip: The Fishing Rod and the Hitch
Don't make these two deadlifting errors. Here's what they look like and how to fix them.
February 23
Tip: Stop Bouncing Your Deadlifts
Most of the time you're just cheating yourself... and you look stupid. Here's why it completely trashes the training effect.
February 21
Tip: Bicep Tears and Back Problems
Deadlifting with a mixed grip (one hand under, one hand over) is a mistake for most lifters.
February 13
The 5 Most Dangerous Deadlift Mistakes
Why do smart lifters let their technique go haywire? Ego lifting? Unawareness? Here are the most common problems.
December 18
Tip: A Very Different Way to Deadlift
This combo exercise is a real ball-buster. In a fun way. Check it out.
December 10
Tip: Rounded Thoracic RDL
This accessory exercise for the deadlift will strengthen your spinal erectors. This helps you to deadlift heavier while keeping your spine stable and safe.
Tip: Touch 'n Go Deadlifts, EMOM
This deadlift variation is often mistaken for cheating. It's not. Here's why, plus a great workout to try.
November 9
Tip: 6 Reeves-Grip Trap Bar Exercises
Using a trap bar combined with the Reeves grip (holding the plates) puts you in a great position for training the traps, legs, back, and more.
October 24
Tip: Reverse Your Romanian Deadlift
Use this exercise to ingrain a good hip hinge, make your lower back feel better, and build a bigger deadlift.
October 12
Tip: The Block Pull
Use this supplemental lift to strengthen your deadlift if you always miss from the floor. Pull off 3-4 inch blocks.
October 8
Tip: The Rack Deadlift
Use this lift to train your deadlift lockout and build your back and traps.
October 6
Tip: Activate These Muscles Before Deadlifting
Fire up the right muscles before your big pulls and you'll lift heavier and prevent low back pain. Here's what to do.
October 4
Tip: Two Tips for Perfect Deadlifts
These simple cues will make your deadlift feel awesome, keep you safer, and help you pull more weight.
September 21
Tip: Single-Legged Romanian Deadlift
Make the unilateral RDL work even better. Pull your toe towards you.
September 1
Tip: Improve Your Deadlift, Spare Your Low Back
This primer superset teaches you to deadlift correctly, allows your CNS to recover, and it's easy on your aching joints. Check it out.
August 21
Lift Hard, Lift Smart, Recover Faster
Joints hurting? CNS fried? Here's how to intelligently train the bench, deadlift, and squat to keep the gains coming.
August 8
Tip: Deficit Deadlift with Farmer's Handles
Get stronger from the floor. This exercise combines deficit deadlifts (standing on a plate or platform) with farmers walk handles for a new stimulus.
July 31
Tip: Master This Before You Deadlift
The deadlift is awesome, but make sure you progress up to it correctly. You'll lift more and do it safely. Here's how.
July 29
Tip: Go Deep With Technique
Are you really mastering a lift or mobility drill? Probably not. Here's why.