Learning to Deadlift | The Starting Strength Method

How to deadlift as taught by Mark Rippetoe in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. In this instructional video, you'll learn the correct positions and movement for the deadlift.
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  • @user-wk9hj8zb1v
    @user-wk9hj8zb1v3 жыл бұрын

    It's criminal that this is not the most popular deadlift tutorial on KZread!

  • @rashidabdul-salaam9090

    @rashidabdul-salaam9090

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Felony

  • @Turnpost2552

    @Turnpost2552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rashidabdul-salaam9090 I do declare!!!

  • @SPILLINTEA_

    @SPILLINTEA_

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was the most clear video I found by far!

  • @patc1309

    @patc1309

    2 жыл бұрын

    Their squat video is great too

  • @AllPainNoGains

    @AllPainNoGains

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really is though. This particular video may only have a half million views but if you count all the other videos teaching this exact same method it's probably close to 10 million or more views. Davis Diley and Alan Thrall both have videos teaching the same method with 4.3m and 2.3m views each respectively.

  • @TrinityMartin1
    @TrinityMartin1 Жыл бұрын

    Listen to these cues, DO EVERY STEP, and I promise you that your deadlift will skyrocket over time. I started using their cues 4 years ago when I started barbell training. When I began, I could barely get 135 lbs off the floor without it hurting - tonight I hit an PR of 505 lbs at 44 years old. This WORKS. Same goes for their instructions videos on the squat, overhead press, and bench press. It's the best way to learn, period.

  • @muznakhalid1208

    @muznakhalid1208

    Жыл бұрын

    Should there bea straight line from scapula to midfoot?

  • @shinobu3817

    @shinobu3817

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome man, keep going and stay healthy

  • @rexthegamergembox

    @rexthegamergembox

    11 ай бұрын

    i went form 90kg to 180kg in a period of 4 months

  • @chrishayes5755

    @chrishayes5755

    9 ай бұрын

    only issue is it doesn't explain breath work or bracing very well in this video

  • @AveMcree

    @AveMcree

    9 ай бұрын

    @@chrishayes5755 yeah true

  • @_mayankr
    @_mayankr2 жыл бұрын

    my notes about this, sharing for the people that like text: 1. stance - toes pointed slightly out (10-30 degrees), normal jump stance. 2. hands - double overhand with thumbs about 1 inch away from your legs. 3. bar should be directly above the midfoot. 4. without lowering the hips or bending the knees, grip the bar. 5. when grip secured, bend knees forward till shins just touch the bar. 6. shove knees out just a little so that they're in contact with elbows 7. squeeze your chest up, look at 15 feet away on the floor. 8. take a big breath, hold it and then drag the bar up your legs vertically up with contact of the legs. 9. go up till arms are straight, chest is up and then lock knees and hips. 10. you can put the bar on the ground at the end of the way down but don't unlock your back till the end of the set.

  • @dpg227

    @dpg227

    Жыл бұрын

    Number 3 should begin with move up closer to the bar until your shins are 1 inch from the bar.

  • @hazalkol250

    @hazalkol250

    Жыл бұрын

    are you the best person in the world?

  • @_mayankr

    @_mayankr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hazalkol250 i'm just a guy

  • @maxtep9102

    @maxtep9102

    Жыл бұрын

    Anyone else who can't do step 4 here without lowering the hips? I can't reach the bar with straight legs.

  • @dpg227

    @dpg227

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maxtep9102 I took him to mean that you're not supposed to keep your legs completely straight, just nearly straight with your hips high. You save lowering your hips the rest of the way till when you push your shins forward to meet the bar.

  • @iamthelizardking6239
    @iamthelizardking62394 жыл бұрын

    The true sign of expertise is the ability to explain a task in the most simple manner.rip is such a great coach

  • @joshcampen9655
    @joshcampen96554 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video on the channel so far! Not only do the shots look great, but the coverage is fantastic. I hope to see more like this!

  • @IRONPOD

    @IRONPOD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Possibly the best and only video of the deadlift tech you need.

  • @rustyblade9366
    @rustyblade93663 жыл бұрын

    Turning the toes out more was an absolute game changer for my deadlift. For some reason, I always deadlifted with toes straight forward, and it made me unable to get into a good possition, and as a result I snapped my back up pretty good one time... but now I deadlift perfectly fine with no pain or discomfort at all, and even heavier weights come flying off the floor right now. Thank you starting strength!

  • @gruenwalski8821

    @gruenwalski8821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly opposite here. Turning the toes outside make my form worse... But all at all a good tutorial

  • @TruthTriumphs786

    @TruthTriumphs786

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did the back snap? What did you do then to relieve the pain?

  • @shitpostinglel

    @shitpostinglel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TruthTriumphs786 Super glue

  • @MC-wh3xm

    @MC-wh3xm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TruthTriumphs786 ab wheels

  • @Hossak
    @Hossak4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! One other thing which helps me is to emphasise that the deadlift is a push with the legs, not a pull with the arms. That way you initiate the deadlift properly with your legs, not with your arms.

  • @DPMusicStudio

    @DPMusicStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Most people don't realize this! When my strength coach taught me this, it completely changed the game for me. This was the advice that helped me most.

  • @michaelthomas1916

    @michaelthomas1916

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right! I try to think "push through the floor" to start, and "drive hips between my hands" at the top.

  • @Hossak

    @Hossak

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelthomas1916 Definitely - it really helps. Also work on the activation of your glutes and have them so some work for you in the deadlift. That is quite tricky and takes some time to get right. That is why your feet should be at a slight angle for the conventional, again tricky to communicate. To try to get across what I mean do this, stand on a smooth floor in your socks, feet pointing forward. Now squeeze your butt like you are trying to protect your cornhole in a prison shower (seriously hard) and notice that your feet now rotate outward. This activation is what you are aiming to transfer some of the force into the glutes when you deadlift. Same for the squat - good luck!!!

  • @michaelthomas1916

    @michaelthomas1916

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Hossak I learned that a while back, and used to do it as a warm up before my first weighted warm up set. It's been a while though. It wouldn't hurt to get back to that now and then. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @Hossak

    @Hossak

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelthomas1916 No worries! It took me ages to get my squat form right, especially the activation thing. Now that I have it down pat, it helps a tonne in my work life. I will soon be 52 and have never felt stronger.

  • @SumitSharma-vj3zu
    @SumitSharma-vj3zu2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video I have come across on how to perform the deadlift so far. Step by step all the transitions explained neat and clean. 👏👏👍

  • @river3163
    @river3163 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! As a woman trying to figure all this out alone, this is by far the most thorough tutorial I've found. I appreciate this so much!!

  • @kornisonkiseli3248

    @kornisonkiseli3248

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm in exact same position and his videos are a life saver. Tomorrow I try deadlift for the first time.

  • @crikeymos22
    @crikeymos224 жыл бұрын

    This was a brilliant recap after watching every single (and I mean every single) other vid you have made. You Sir are a genius teacher and have helped me come on leaps and bounds with your attention to detail. Can you do a recap like this of all the other lifts? Rip for president.

  • @berkaykeklik411
    @berkaykeklik4114 жыл бұрын

    I can’t believe Rip is speaking like normal people.

  • @Doofens

    @Doofens

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hwhat are you implying ?

  • @PANZORification

    @PANZORification

    4 жыл бұрын

    he needed alot of cocaine to be able talk this fast

  • @crikeymos22

    @crikeymos22

    4 жыл бұрын

    Berkay Keklik a good teacher talks slowly so you can absorb the info properly. He speeded up in this because it’s a recap. Someone’s cocaine comment was funny though.

  • @overlord165

    @overlord165

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww, he thinks he's people

  • @lunava5489
    @lunava5489 Жыл бұрын

    So satirical yet so serious. I LOVE this. Its very informative. Now im looking forward to my next deadlift session

  • @payneok
    @payneok4 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys. I can't believe you NAILED this in under 5 min. Great camera angles and Bree never smiles - which we have come to expect. Thank You!

  • @1991pavlik

    @1991pavlik

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @moritz6353
    @moritz63533 ай бұрын

    This is by far the best deadlift tutorial I have ever seen. Watched many tutorials but no one explains it as good as Rip does. Thanks!

  • @ryanf4106
    @ryanf41062 жыл бұрын

    these are some of the best and direct how to videos that ive found so far. great job rip.

  • @gtothee5723
    @gtothee57234 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a short direct video I can use regularly

  • @AVRJEH
    @AVRJEH2 жыл бұрын

    This is the clearest correct explanation I have heard! This is very useful and informing! Thanks!

  • @sydnierenner1144
    @sydnierenner11447 ай бұрын

    I love this video. I played it in my earbuds yesterday to help me correct the form that I’ve apparently been doing wrong for forever! And honestly the assertive coach voice is super motivational too. Thank you guys.

  • @red_vibe9984
    @red_vibe99842 жыл бұрын

    The hardest part for me is keeping my back in the right position but I'll get there. Great video!

  • @brute633

    @brute633

    Жыл бұрын

    You don't need to keep your back completely straight. My deadlift strength skyrocketed once I stopped trying to be super strict with my back.

  • @Ms.AnnThrope

    @Ms.AnnThrope

    Жыл бұрын

    Hinge ONLY at the hip, tighten your core and lats and the entire spine and neck move as one, solid unit.

  • @sabn9139

    @sabn9139

    Жыл бұрын

    Use a belt

  • @hera-nf8mz
    @hera-nf8mz Жыл бұрын

    abundantly clear instructions, spoken calmy and clearly.

  • @catchmeintherye2102
    @catchmeintherye21025 ай бұрын

    The BEST TUTORIAL on deadlift!!! Thank you !

  • @csokilany
    @csokilany2 жыл бұрын

    Best instructional video on deadlifts! Thank you for the step by step instructions. Very helpful!

  • @jeminpatel5710
    @jeminpatel5710 Жыл бұрын

    the most perfect tutorial on deadlift ive seen on youtube, going through all the uploads to reimagine my technic

  • @martinmunoz4859
    @martinmunoz48592 жыл бұрын

    Best instructional video on KZread! Great photography supports the instructions. Thank you!

  • @Tex_155
    @Tex_155 Жыл бұрын

    Videos like this is why KZread is such a great resource. Thanks for helping my lift immediately.

  • @murthils1847
    @murthils184710 ай бұрын

    One of the best tutorial on deadlifts. Simple & effective.

  • @stephensperr1379
    @stephensperr137910 ай бұрын

    Never too good for the basics. I lost a lot of strength and now I’m back to square 1, and this video was exactly what I needed!

  • @willschell4758
    @willschell47583 ай бұрын

    I Watched this when i first got into deadlifting and strength training and every other video was confusing about how to start your backs position, This was the most clear video i have seen by far !

  • @sidninja9518
    @sidninja95184 жыл бұрын

    Rip really do be making us miss the gym 😭😭

  • @darrylcalder

    @darrylcalder

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its been 42 days since my last deadlift. :-/

  • @ADEmerson1989

    @ADEmerson1989

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rips wife is so lucky.

  • @Leanbeefslice
    @Leanbeefslice3 ай бұрын

    I couldn’t agree more with the post below mine! This has got to be the BEST DEADLIFT TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN ON ANY PLATFORM.

  • @uraddiictOnx3
    @uraddiictOnx32 жыл бұрын

    So simple and straightforward!

  • @luisas.m.2848
    @luisas.m.28482 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤ I have been training for the past 3 months and now I feel confident about lifting more and this guide is awesome

  • @redzone3171
    @redzone31712 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best explanation I have seen about deadlift

  • @pronouncedbeauty6352
    @pronouncedbeauty6352 Жыл бұрын

    This was so detailed and simple to follow! Thank you for this!! I've been interested for awhile to start lifting but I've been so intimidated.

  • @ballhopper
    @ballhopper3 жыл бұрын

    Great videos with simple to follow instructions!

  • @King-O-Hell
    @King-O-Hell2 жыл бұрын

    This is really detailed on the mechanics. Great video

  • @RizKhan-mz1rj
    @RizKhan-mz1rj Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial, short and to the point, awesome

  • @SeabassSeeker
    @SeabassSeeker3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect explanation....Thank you ! ❤️

  • @aaronclements4327
    @aaronclements4327 Жыл бұрын

    This is the only video I came across that shows more then one rep. Which is huge, because I was trying to figure out what "touch-n-go" reps looked like compared to "set-n-go". 👏 Bravo

  • @Davide-bx3js
    @Davide-bx3js2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial, thanks Ripp

  • @eternalsunshinebellydancin5184
    @eternalsunshinebellydancin51842 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly explained, thank you.

  • @halimaqford9939
    @halimaqford9939 Жыл бұрын

    Yes. I wish I would have came across this video along time ago. Followed the steps and what a difference. Thanks.

  • @mohamedatismail
    @mohamedatismail11 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @blakemiller5890
    @blakemiller58904 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for it being free.

  • @jeffreybabino8161
    @jeffreybabino81612 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks again for your time and help 🏋️

  • @vaishalisingh007
    @vaishalisingh0072 жыл бұрын

    Best video on deadlift correct technique 👏🏻👏🏻 Nailed It

  • @chl1026aaron
    @chl1026aaron8 ай бұрын

    I wanted to say THANK YOU!!!I've been struggling with feeling my glute and maintain a good form for a while when doing deadlift. After watching this video and tried, I finally felt it!! 😭 Life saver! I guess I just forgot how simple it could be!

  • @gusriaditasrik6922
    @gusriaditasrik69222 жыл бұрын

    We need more explanation like this. Well done.

  • @dope_zero9565
    @dope_zero95652 жыл бұрын

    This video really helped me today..and it was my back day..so I watched this video before going to gym..and guess what..today I hit my new pr with great form😊thank you..❤️

  • @NeurogenicMT
    @NeurogenicMTАй бұрын

    This was VERY helpful! It immediately made a huge positive difference in my deadlift

  • @zerellix
    @zerellix2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Did some first deadlifts for the first time today. It didn't veel quite right. This makes so much sense and I will implantaten it next time. (I kept the weight really low so no worries and had someone spot me)

  • @bad689
    @bad6892 жыл бұрын

    This is the first video i’ve seen from the channel, what an outstanding explanation. Sub right away and thank you

  • @caswell62
    @caswell627 күн бұрын

    Thanks Bree, for that perfect form.

  • @MokaSkorza42
    @MokaSkorza42 Жыл бұрын

    This is without a doubt the best video explanation of how to do a deadlift. I have little words to explain how happy I am of finding this channel. 💙

  • @raggedy_esh
    @raggedy_esh Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video! Thanks! And I absolutely love the voiceover👍

  • @ismaileee
    @ismaileee9 ай бұрын

    excellent guide to deadlifting for beginners

  • @gainesdominique
    @gainesdominique3 жыл бұрын

    Concise. Thanks. I'ma go practice.

  • @shapeup9364
    @shapeup93642 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful instructions, thank you!

  • @av7852
    @av7852Ай бұрын

    very nicely explained. keep it up

  • @outlandishprofessor
    @outlandishprofessor11 ай бұрын

    Great explanation! Thanks for hammering on "the bar should not move!" And I hope I'm not the only one who loves the dog wandering around in the background.

  • @teamteatime822
    @teamteatime822 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! This is great . I especially loved the details.

  • @michaelbrett171
    @michaelbrett1712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man , Good ,solid simple advice .

  • @bobm2368
    @bobm2368 Жыл бұрын

    Really useful. Thanks Bob 🇬🇧

  • @TheMediaMachine
    @TheMediaMachine Жыл бұрын

    By far the best video on how to deadlift

  • @beskeptic
    @beskeptic4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Better than the old ones

  • @IRONPOD
    @IRONPOD3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe the best coach n the world w the 5 Major lifts. Well done Rip.

  • @RConYT
    @RConYT4 жыл бұрын

    This is useful as a reminder on the queues - hope you can release these for the other compounds.

  • @biracialbabes
    @biracialbabes Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could go to this gym! Great Coach

  • @fatimataghipour5460
    @fatimataghipour54608 ай бұрын

    This video definitely helped me! I will try these tips tomorrow 😍

  • @NeerajSingh-wu4pf
    @NeerajSingh-wu4pfАй бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤ perfect tutorial for deadlift on the Internet

  • @Kristiansullivan
    @Kristiansullivan2 жыл бұрын

    I am a complete novice. This video is fantastic. Thankyou for making such great sense!

  • @rayblazejko6908

    @rayblazejko6908

    9 ай бұрын

    How is your progress. Just watched and never attempted one yet Cheers

  • @firefox2150
    @firefox21509 ай бұрын

    Wonderful 😁 Best tutorial ever seen

  • @BogardMajeed
    @BogardMajeed Жыл бұрын

    thank you for the tutorial, also amazing quads, god bless 🙏

  • @anthonyluisi7096
    @anthonyluisi70964 жыл бұрын

    “And remember , don’t move the damn bar “ and down should be the opposite of up !! arggghhh !!😂love the bumper mood music 👍🏻

  • @NamNguyen-pu2kv
    @NamNguyen-pu2kv Жыл бұрын

    I have never done a proper deadlift in the past after watching many tutorial videos from different channel and always hurt my back. But now i can confidently say know how to do a proper deadlift after watching this!!!!

  • @sharlinlafeuillee7779
    @sharlinlafeuillee77792 жыл бұрын

    Had to come back to comment....this helped me to deadlift properly!! Thank you!

  • @awabalmahi5196
    @awabalmahi51962 жыл бұрын

    This video is realllyyyy good explained everything

  • @riannaharrison1584
    @riannaharrison158411 ай бұрын

    Thanks for an informative video! 😊

  • @rainboweatingteddy
    @rainboweatingteddy Жыл бұрын

    Well it took me exactly one year to actually learn the technique after so many failed attempts. I almost gave up but I’m glad I watched this video because I finally figured it out

  • @jeffreybabino1411
    @jeffreybabino1411 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks 🏋️

  • @danielenyel3542
    @danielenyel35422 жыл бұрын

    I love your voice , from now on I'll listen to your videos before I go to sleep

  • @TeamSparta_official
    @TeamSparta_official2 жыл бұрын

    Best ever video on deadlift

  • @BuildYourOwn
    @BuildYourOwn4 жыл бұрын

    Great update video!

  • @thatnaturalguy_
    @thatnaturalguy_2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect description 👌🏻

  • @SoKaizer
    @SoKaizer3 ай бұрын

    Impressive! This helped me!

  • @yasyas188
    @yasyas1885 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @goldenboy912
    @goldenboy912 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @djzoom1347
    @djzoom1347 Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial ever!

  • @alycebagnath464
    @alycebagnath46416 күн бұрын

    I've always looked at people deadlocking, they make it look effortless and I really want to try it!

  • @luckyluke9160
    @luckyluke91603 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video!

  • @matthieu1104
    @matthieu1104 Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial ever.

  • @hungryhermit2072
    @hungryhermit207219 күн бұрын

    Good lord this is such a good deadlift tutorial

  • @blackcatsarenopussies
    @blackcatsarenopussies Жыл бұрын

    Best ever explanation.

  • @sarahfifita1704
    @sarahfifita1704 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @olowasegun6829
    @olowasegun6829 Жыл бұрын

    Thnks for the video

  • @abhijayskumar7408
    @abhijayskumar7408 Жыл бұрын

    it's very well done

  • @jreinb734
    @jreinb7342 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing video! Need more guides like this

  • @martybourke2428

    @martybourke2428

    6 ай бұрын

    Just lift it

  • @letsgo_inc
    @letsgo_inc Жыл бұрын

    Started lifting 2 months ago. I have achieved 5x5 of 185 at 125 lbs body weight. Was taught to point the toes forward, i will now rotate them out. I really do focus on maintaining my back during the lifts but I think this process will make my set-up way more consistent. Saving the video

  • @mytimesc
    @mytimesc2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark Rippetoe 👍

  • @Drakouhai
    @Drakouhai Жыл бұрын

    Some extra info for taller lifters: I am 6'1" (around 185cm) tall and just started training a couple weeks ago, and have trouble using conventional form for deadlifts and squats as I have very long legs. I have been doing a lot of a research and came up with a few common tips for taller people trying to perfect their form. - It varies a lot per person, but some taller people might benefit from using sumo stance for deadlifts. The range of motion shifts slightly and might provide some more comfort with the wide stance. - If you feel that the conventional stance is more comfortable, try using a slightly wider conventional stance and try different foot angles. There are videos explaining how to find your perfect stance. - Buy some lifting shoes that are raised at the heel, providing some leverage. These are ESPECIALLY important for taller people who have trouble with ankle mobility. - Instead of having the bar over the middle of your foot at the beginning of the lift, try having it just a little bit (maybe an inch) closer to your toes. - This is a more general tip, but it still applies: stretch your muscles before and after lifting to extend your range of motion. Make use of foam rollers and roll out any tight feeling parts of your quads. Try these tips individually and together and you might find something that helps! I personally found that a slightly wider conventional stance with a tiny tiny bit more angle on feet allows me to correct my deadlift form and squat deeper. There are plenty of videos about lifting for taller people, and while being taller means that you might not feel comfortable using the most conventional form, it doesn't mean that you can't find the right form for you. I think this video did a fantastic job of explaining the correct form for deadlifting; these tips are just some very helpful things I have encountered in the past couple weeks of learning how I can correct my form. I am just a fresh beginner in training and lifting so I might be explaining things slightly incorrectly or missing some information, but this is what I can remember off the top of my head and I hope it provides a little bit of insight!

  • @bramkox2808

    @bramkox2808

    Жыл бұрын

    Some good advice here, wouldnt recommend wearing squat shoes for deadlifting tho

  • @pramod7572

    @pramod7572

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank You for the details for the tall person.I am also 183 cm tall and a new lifter starting at the age of 46 and your tips will definitely help.