Are you struggling to lockout on your deadlift? STOP trying to repeatedly grind the bar up your quads and throw your body back and forth. Instead, address to weakness and make it a strength. Below are 3 Tips to help get that LOCKOUT! The best part is it honestly won't take you long.
These are just 3 methods we have used with our Middle School and High School athletes to help them land STATE RECORDS and Titles in Powerlifting. If you still need more help, shoot us an email at Team@oharafitness.net
Deadlift Lockout
Tip 1
Banded/Chain Deadlifts
Make the weight heavier at the top. For those struggling with the Lockout, I prefer bands since you can hold the weight at the top and really feel the force of the bands pulling you back down. Ideally, don't overdo the strength of the bands. You want this to be hard but effective, not damn near impossible.
Tip 2
Weighted Abs
Add some extra sets of weight abs into your routine, at least 2-3x a week. A strong core equals a strong deadlift. Too often, only the lower back is focused on during lockout training which can lead to an imbalanced body. You won't need to rush into super heavy weights, a 25lb plate on sit-ups and some banded or cable standing abs will do a lot.
Tip 3
High Rep Good Mornings
Train the lower back to handle an intense workout. Fatigue in the lower back muscles may be the reason why you can't lockout. Many people avoid Good Mornings, or rush through them with no focus on the form and the muscles being used. Make Good Mornings a main point of your Deadlift Training and really pay attention to how the lower back is working.
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Feel free to throw on some Deadlift Straps to target heavier weight while your grip builds up:
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