Deadlift videos 7/17/07

[Chris Rodgers]

505x1 conventional/belt only 30 lb PR!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlR0P6Sg_8E


425x12 power shrug(someone asked me to see how I do these)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjBsqMurq9s


530x8 sumo deadlift(one of my training partners/Spero)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxBJMKgVhGM



My BWT for this workout was 166 and my buddy weighs 220ish.

[cphafner]

good pull chris.

[Bako Lifter]

Damn, ripped off the floor like it was nothin.

[arya202]

Is it ok to not use that much leg like Chris did in the video? I heard it is best to squat down like in ATF mode at the bottom of the movement?

I would much rather prefer to do it this way because it feels more natural to me, but I don't know...

[getfit]

Damn, ripped off the floor like it was nothin.

seriously!

move that floor beneath you!

[Cirino83]

awesome pull man

that 530 x 8 by your partner is just ridiculous....

[Chubrock]

Is it ok to not use that much leg like Chris did in the video? I heard it is best to squat down like in ATF mode at the bottom of the movement?

I would much rather prefer to do it this way because it feels more natural to me, but I don't know...



It's a DL, not a reverse squat.

[Detard]

Awesome pulling Chris. Really strong off the floor

[LiftingKid]

505 jumped off the floor.

[Rock Steady]

Nice pull, Chris.

Your gym has some pretty cool looking plates.

[-Superman-]

I like your 505 conventional deadlift. That is what I want to do someday at Bally Fitness just to show all them what I can lift. I like how you nod your head after you lift it too. When I did 405, I didn't nod my head, but almost cried haha. :thumbup:

[redFury]

Thats where the nod goes... *after* you finish the lift. I'll take note of that haha... sweet lifting Chris!

[RedSpikeyThing]

nice pulling! You're buddy is crazy too

[Chris Rodgers]

Thanks everyone. It felt great to pull that. My speed/strength off the floor has always been my strongpoint. My lockout has gotten a lot better, but I still could improve on it.

Superman- make sure to drop it from the top like I did. I'm sure Bally's would like that, lol.


Is it ok to not use that much leg like Chris did in the video? I heard it is best to squat down like in ATF mode at the bottom of the movement?

I would much rather prefer to do it this way because it feels more natural to me, but I don't know...


My back is stronger than my legs. The way I am built, having a higher hip position puts me in a stronger position to pull. I am a powerlifter and use the technique that will enable me to lift the most weight.

You have to decide for yourself what hip position will work for you. Squatting up a conventional deadlift is not ideal for 99% of lifters.

[KevinStarke]

Awesome pull man.