Locking your back in place is the only correct way to setup and lift safely, effectively and efficiently. Bottom picture = lazy back = NO BUENO! | 
Keep those shoulders in front of the bar (top photo). Otherwise, you're not set up for a strong, safe pull and lots of pressure is on your back (bottom photo). | First - KUDOS to Leigh Ann Pepin for reaching one of her goals! You may have noticed that she's been staying after class to work on her pull-ups...well, that extra work has paid off! Tonight, we're going to safely work up to a 1RM on your Deadlift. Take a peek at the pictures and descriptions to the left. Once you're in the right setup position, take a deep breath, be sure every muscle is tight, then do this: instead of trying to pull the bar off the floor, think about trying to push your feet down into the floor. You'll find it moves much smoother this way. Once you have the weight up, avoid crashing the bar down; this is horrible for your wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Perform every rep from a dead stop. It's a deadlift...get it? |
LIFT: Find your 1RM Deadlift
MetCon:
Tabata Squats
Rest 1 minute
Tabata Push-Ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata Sit-Ups
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