Deadlift Lockouts

[dec11]

Lockout strength seems to be a problem with a lot of people. Do as Max said.

id tend to follow bgmc31's advice, how the hell are rows and chin ups going to help locking out a dlift? its a lower back finished lift

[BgMc31]

id tend to follow bgmc31's advice, how the hell are rows and chin ups going to help locking out a dlift? its a lower back finished lift

Heavy rows will help the lookout somewhat because at the finish of the lift you're actually pulling the weight closer to the body (up the thighs) using your lats and upper backs. So heavy rows do help but not nearly as much as the other things I listed. Chins aren't really that important for deadlifts and very few big time deadlifters do them. BUT, guys like KK and Dan Harrison do them religiously. But these guys are also strongmen and not just powerlifters and chins/pull ups help in many strongman lifts.

[dec11]

Heavy rows will help the lookout somewhat because at the finish of the lift you're actually pulling the weight closer to the body (up the thighs) using your lats and upper backs. So heavy rows do help but not nearly as much as the other things I listed. Chins aren't really that important for deadlifts and very few big time deadlifters do them. BUT, guys like KK and Dan Harrison do them religiously. But these guys are also strongmen and not just powerlifters and chins/pull ups help in many strongman lifts.

i always found if my lower back would straighten on the lift the rest was no problem, rows will help rhomboids which have a part to play, but if tht lower back gives then it doesnt matter

[BgMc31]

You are correct, Dec. If your lower back is weak, you aren't locking out the weight...no chance!!! The rows will help at the last 2-3 inches of the lock, but hip strength and lower back strength is definitely more essential.