Dead Cues

Here are a few cues to think about while setting up for your deadlifts today.....

1. Natural stance with feet under hips.
2. Symmetrical grip whether parallel, hook, or alternate.
3. Hands placed where arms won't interfere with legs while pulling from the ground.
4. Bar above juncture of little toe and foot.
5.  Shoulders slightly in front of bar.
6. Inside of elbows facing one another.
7. Chest up and inflated.
8. Abs tight.
9. Arms locked and not pulling.
10. Shoulders pinned back and down.
11. Lats and triceps contracted and pressing aginst one another.
12. Keep your weight on your heels.
13. Bar stays close to legs and essentially travels straight up and down.
14. Torso's angle of inclination remains constant while bar is below the knee.
15. Head straight ahead.
16. Shoulders and hips rise at the same rate when the bar is below the knee.
17. Arms remain perpendicular to ground until lockout.