6 Common Dead Lift Mistakes
BeachLife Physio • 3 March 2019
6 Common Dead Lift Mistakes
The dead lift is a very popular exercise and when done correctly will work multiple muscle groups, such as the glutes, hamstrings, core and lower back stabilisers. However it is commonly performed incorrectly, putting people at risk of injury. This week we will bring you the 6 most common dead lift technique mistakes.
Mistake #1:
Not keeping a neutral spine.
Correction:
Ensure you are not rounded or arched through the lower bac
Mistake #2:
Hyper extending the lower back at the top of the movement, pushing the hips forward.
Correction: Return only to a neutral spine in standing.
Correction: Return only to a neutral spine in standing.
Mistake #3:
Holding the bar too far from your body.
Correction: Hold the bar over the middle of your feet and close to your legs.
Correction: Hold the bar over the middle of your feet and close to your legs.
Mistake #4:
Starting the movement with the hips lower than the knees.
Correction: The start position should have hips higher than knees.
Correction: The start position should have hips higher than knees.
Mistake #5:
Straightening the knees too early.
Correction: The knees should only start to straighten once the bar is above the knees.
Correction: The knees should only start to straighten once the bar is above the knees.
Mistake #6:
Going too heavy too quickly.
Correction: Start light, learn the movement and add small increments of weight.
Correction: Start light, learn the movement and add small increments of weight.
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