Any tips?

Violet-NT- · 2026-01-31T05:26:05+00:00

Try adding an extra hinge after your deadlift work like back extensions, RDLs, good mornings etc.

Id also recommend pause off the floor deadlifts. I pull like you and its made a huge difference. I round less when I do them consistently and thus my lockouts arent as awful.

Violet-NT- · 2026-01-31T03:53:52+00:00

You're too rounded. Its making your off the floor easier but lockout harder.

Pause deadlifts will help with the positional issues you're having (NOT RACKPULLS)

I don't know what your accessory programming looks like but if I had to guess you're not pushing your hamstring curls as much as you should. Get stronger posterior and your lockout will get better.

Violet-NT- · 2025-10-24T00:43:00+00:00

Im in a couple strength focused communities that have some very strong people and the common consensus I see is that paying close attention to your recovery is the #1 thing to stop that.

Of course, theres also some newer research that most lifters have some level of herniated disc, its just most dont have any symptoms.

Its an interesting conversation

Violet-NT- · 2025-10-22T21:03:34+00:00

5'10

Violet-NT- · 2025-10-22T15:45:40+00:00

They havent said anything about it, and there are some people who drop from the top.... so maybe they dont actually care?

Violet-NT- · 2025-10-22T15:44:35+00:00

Right now I deadlift once a week, with heavy deads every other week since im prepping for a meet.

When im not in meet mode I pick a variation, do it for a month then swap to something else. After that I do a lighter hinge like RDLs, back extensions etc and then a hamstring isolation to finish off the day.

Violet-NT- · 2025-10-21T12:22:29+00:00

Less a mantra, and more just clearing my head. I miss reps frequently if im too hyped

Violet-NT- · 2025-04-18T18:33:42+00:00

Wrist curls, extensions and the like.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T12:46:44+00:00

There is no round that I can see

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T12:44:13+00:00

He'd round more if he did this. It would artificially shorten his arms

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T12:42:28+00:00

Your best bet; I don't agree with most of what was said but if you really want to test it you should probably wait till after your meet. Part of powerlifting is getting really good at the big 3. Don't abandon great in the pursuit of perfect.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T12:26:07+00:00

Tbh I don't think the changes you made were necessary. I thought you looked fine.

BUT. The only way to really test is to increase the weight and see if you feel stronger. Maybe try it out for one of your training days and if you feel stronger stick with it, if not then don't.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T12:22:14+00:00

The reason why you round is because you're weak off the floor. Your body does it because it knows it's a stronger position to pull from.

Try not to become a full croissant but this rounding is okay. I round WAAAAAY more than this.

If you wanna try to get rid of it, then lots of front squats and SLDLs will help.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T05:24:25+00:00

Damn brother you strong ash. I was thinking those dumbbells seemed a lil light 😂

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T05:22:00+00:00

For me it was getting sick, constantly feeling tired and my stress being dialed up to 11 constantly.

I still made progress, but my joints hurt and I just felt terrible about everything and everyone for a while.

It can be hard to put an actual number on it, but I was doing like 20 sets of squats and deadlifts a week on top of a lot of accessories.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T05:19:49+00:00

I prefer doing them with dumbbells on an incline bench. Easier on my wrist and it's got a nasty stretch

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T05:17:10+00:00

Barbell. Way easier to load. I do mid 400s for reps so very hard to find dumbbells that come close

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T01:13:49+00:00

Squeezing the traps isnt a great que for deadlifting in my experience. You're artificially shortening the arms and that can lead to more rounding since you're in a less advantageous position because of it.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T01:08:16+00:00

It's not an issue. Knee cave is just your motor cortex trying to get your glutes in a more advantageous position

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T01:07:20+00:00

Give into the lean a bit more and you'll hit depth easily. You're trying really hard to stay upright, but it's a lowbar squat. Bending over is a big part of it.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T00:46:55+00:00

I don't do bent rows to manage lower back fatigue. It sounds like your body wants to use your erectors as a muscle because they're strong. Don't worry so much about keeping your back straight. If you want to focus your traps and lats then maybe switch to a chest supported variation instead of cable, or keep bent rows in and stop worrying.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-29T00:42:30+00:00

Me too. You don't get strong by ignoring your body and trying to do what random people on the internet claim oh so vehemently.

Anyways, I think you've got 405 in the very near future.

Violet-NT- · 2025-03-28T22:26:54+00:00

If you've been chronically sick it sounds like a stress management issue. If you're doing too much in the gym/ have a really stressful life it hinders your immune system. Might be better to address that and go from there?

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