Deadlifting for tall people - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Tommo · 14-03-2006, 06:25 PM

Guys. I've tried deadlfting in the past but with no success. I always struggled with it. I obviously thought my technique was at fault, so i got some advice on correct form. Yet i'm still finding it difficult as i just don't feel comfortable.

I was wondering if people had some more advice or perhaps an alternative/adaption.

Tommo

Magic Torch · 14-03-2006, 07:15 PM

How tall is tall mate?

John · 14-03-2006, 07:20 PM

at 6ft 3, you just need to lower the weight to a weight you can comfortably handle, until you build up the strength in the legs and lower back and then i think you,ll find its form more than anything.

Try various different grips and foot positioning , you may find that this help a bit aswell.

Tommo · 14-03-2006, 07:21 PM

Well, i'm 6ft3 and 230lbs. I have heard of other 6ft ers with similar problems although i don't if there technique was any good.

John · 14-03-2006, 07:23 PM

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...anian+Deadlift

If this does not help, you may find an alternative instead.

Tommo · 14-03-2006, 07:37 PM

Yeah cheers John. Perhaps your right in the fact of trying different foot/hand positions. Definitely gonna perservere with it.

crazycacti · 14-03-2006, 08:27 PM

i'm 6' 2'' and used to think i had troub;e with the deadlift - but its just one of those things that come with time...

i find its the same with the squat but i'm bang on with that as well now...

i'd def lower the weight and load it back up

John · 14-03-2006, 08:32 PM

try both hands with the same grip, then change one of your hands to the reverse grip, try a wider grip, a narrower grip. Feet in, feet out, mate just do the lot with a moderate weight, then when you get it, just increse it by 5kgs evry time you train, until you gotta put on 2.5,s, then again until you can only increase it with the biscuits ( 1.25 ) lol.

Then youve cracked it.

Killerkeane · 14-03-2006, 10:14 PM

Instead of using the conventional barbell, use the bar that actually surrounds your entire body. Im not sure of the bar's name, if it has one at all? So when you deadlift....the palms of your hands are actually facing inwards and are at the sides of your waist. This is especially useful because it allows the back to stay straighter since it doesnt have to bend forward because the bar is in front of you. It is very useful for taller people because we have to squat down lower to the bar to keep our backs straight.

Tommo · 15-03-2006, 02:56 PM

John, think i'll do what you say. Seems like the best way forward.

Killerkeane, i have heard of that type of bar but never actually seen it, especially at the gym i go to.

Thanks for everyones advise.

John · 15-03-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Killerkeane

Instead of using the conventional barbell, use the bar that actually surrounds your entire body. Im not sure of the bar's name, if it has one at all? So when you deadlift....the palms of your hands are actually facing inwards and are at the sides of your waist. This is especially useful because it allows the back to stay straighter since it doesnt have to bend forward because the bar is in front of you. It is very useful for taller people because we have to squat down lower to the bar to keep our backs straight.

Weve got one of those at our place, its for doing the farmers walk, lol i use it for traps ( shrugs ), i throw it in evey other week.

**big pete** · 15-03-2006, 03:31 PM

as john says, experiment with feet positioning. im 6ft and much prefer the wider foot approach (sumo stance) try getting your feet as CLOSE to the plates as poss (within 3") and keep your hand positioning narrow. its of great benefit for the taller lifter

**Tinytom** · 15-03-2006, 03:39 PM

Tommo you big girl

Come training with me sometime and I'll show you some good techniques, That's if you haven't stuffed yourself silly with all those Trioplex Bars.

Give me a ring and we'll sort something out.

Lanky Girly Man.

Tommo · 15-03-2006, 04:22 PM

Cheers Pete. I'm training back on Friday so i'll experiment with the wide stance.

As for you TT, you vertically challenged folk don't have the same prorblem as us tall ones!
Sod the blueberry bars, those marshmallow ones are the bomb!! I had 3 the other night on the door. Gonna have to stop that.

Come on down to Prolab mate. Cheaper than your place.

14-03-2006, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tommo Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 115	Deadlifting for tall people Guys. I've tried deadlfting in the past but with no success. I always struggled with it. I obviously thought my technique was at fault, so i got some advice on correct form. Yet i'm still finding it difficult as i just don't feel comfortable. I was wondering if people had some more advice or perhaps an alternative/adaption. Tommo

14-03-2006, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Magic Torch UK-M Swimsuit model Join Date: May 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,062 Blog Entries: 5	How tall is tall mate? __________________ intentionally blank

14-03-2006, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,245	Mate im pretty tall at 6ft 3, you just need to lower the weight to a weight you can comfortably handle, until you build up the strength in the legs and lower back and then i think you,ll find its form more than anything. Try various different grips and foot positioning , you may find that this help a bit aswell. __________________ *“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”*

14-03-2006, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,245	look here http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...anian+Deadlift If this does not help, you may find an alternative instead. __________________ *“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”*

14-03-2006, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazycacti Fat and bulking... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle of Man/Newcastle Posts: 1,417	i'm 6' 2'' and used to think i had troub;e with the deadlift - but its just one of those things that come with time... i find its the same with the squat but i'm bang on with that as well now... i'd def lower the weight and load it back up __________________ Insulin Spikes? Glycemic Index? Just ask Timmy Smooth... 'Well I've just downed 4 Iceland sausage rolls and my arms are shaking like an epilectic on a bucking bronco.'

14-03-2006, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tommo Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 115	Well, i'm 6ft3 and 230lbs. I have heard of other 6ft ers with similar problems although i don't if there technique was any good.

14-03-2006, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tommo Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 115	Yeah cheers John. Perhaps your right in the fact of trying different foot/hand positions. Definitely gonna perservere with it.

14-03-2006, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,245	good man try both hands with the same grip, then change one of your hands to the reverse grip, try a wider grip, a narrower grip. Feet in, feet out, mate just do the lot with a moderate weight, then when you get it, just increse it by 5kgs evry time you train, until you gotta put on 2.5,s, then again until you can only increase it with the biscuits ( 1.25 ) lol. Then youve cracked it. __________________ *“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”*

14-03-2006, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	Instead of using the conventional barbell, use the bar that actually surrounds your entire body. Im not sure of the bar's name, if it has one at all? So when you deadlift....the palms of your hands are actually facing inwards and are at the sides of your waist. This is especially useful because it allows the back to stay straighter since it doesnt have to bend forward because the bar is in front of you. It is very useful for taller people because we have to squat down lower to the bar to keep our backs straight. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Paratus Mens-Fortune favours the prepared mind.:amen:

15-03-2006, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tommo Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 115	John, think i'll do what you say. Seems like the best way forward. Killerkeane, i have heard of that type of bar but never actually seen it, especially at the gym i go to. Thanks for everyones advise.

15-03-2006, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
big pete UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south midlands Posts: 3,797	as john says, experiment with feet positioning. im 6ft and much prefer the wider foot approach (sumo stance) try getting your feet as CLOSE to the plates as poss (within 3") and keep your hand positioning narrow. its of great benefit for the taller lifter __________________ any questions?? feel free to email me on.... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 'there is greatness inside all of us, how deep are you willing to dig? '

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15-03-2006, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tommo Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 115	Cheers Pete. I'm training back on Friday so i'll experiment with the wide stance. As for you TT, you vertically challenged folk don't have the same prorblem as us tall ones! Sod the blueberry bars, those marshmallow ones are the bomb!! I had 3 the other night on the door. Gonna have to stop that. Come on down to Prolab mate. Cheaper than your place.