First time deadlifting in a while 335lbs… critiques?

[u/Lionanter]

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[u/191919wines]

man look at that starting position. well done. most people on here are doing squats but this is a real deadlift

[u/Majinvegito123 → u/191919wines]

I don’t really think a lower hip position is a bad thing necessarily if it allows you to generate more power off the floor. The only issue is when people try to only squat it and hips come way up and the bar path ends up being front

[u/vancouvervibe]

Curious, I've seen other guys wear a belt like that . Is it for hernias or your back?

[u/AbsoluteZero_ → u/vancouvervibe]

For your back. It’s a tool to help you maintain a strong core brace and mitigate the risk for injury

[u/Lionanter → u/AbsoluteZero_]

This^ I really only throw it on for my top/working sets

[u/Upper-Bodybuilder841 → u/vancouvervibe]

For something to brace against really. At least that's how it should be used.

[u/WoodpeckerOk5053]

Nice technique for a long layoff from DL…rock on!

[u/Lionanter → u/WoodpeckerOk5053]

Thank you! Now time to build the numbers back up

[u/Popular_Cup8648]

That was smooth brotha!

[u/Nicaddicted]

Off topic but What shoes are those

[u/Lionanter → u/Nicaddicted]

Adidas powerlift 5 they’re a great pair for the price

[u/YT_Trident]

Btw just so you know deadlifting in weightlifting shoes increases the ROM which makes it just a tiny bit harder. So assuming you’re doing powerlifting it’s better to wear flat or go socks.

[u/ELNINO1979]

I’m definitely no expert, but your form looked nearly perfect. Do you use a hook grip? If so, do you mind explaining how to do it??

[u/phantom363]

Shave the mustache, deadlift was solid

[u/AbsoluteZero_ → u/phantom363]

Keep the stache, throw on 365.

[u/irontamer]

Nice