Dead Lift Help

[Stixs]

I tried to add in dead lifts to my exercises today. Only did the bar to try and get the correct form. However for some reason my shoulders seemd to round forward. I kept the arch in my lower back through out the whole movement. But it seems that from the upper part of my back to my shoulder looked rounded to the front.

Also my seemed to hurt a little, i was trying to keep my head forward but for some reason the neck got a little strained.

Just did 3 sets of the olympic bar to start off.

Thanks

[beefcake]

What form are you using? Stiff-legged, bent-legged, sumo? Are you using a pro-nated grip? Keep your head up looking at the ceiling.

[shortz]

The head should stay neutral with the spine, which may put it back a little at first, then straighten at the top of the movement.

It would help to know which grip you were using, but in probably 90% of cases, shoulders rounding forward is due to lack of back strength and too much front delt and/or chest.

[shortz]

BTW, to help you, when doing back exercises, use good form. Roll shoulders back and keep them there for the entire time when rowing and then squeeze shoulder blades together each rep. When you can no longer keep your shoulders rolled back, you are fatigued and the set is completed.

[Stixs]

Today I tried the bent-legged using alternating grip (one hand overhand, the other underhand). I started from the lower position with bar on the ground. Tried to keep the back straight and looking up. When I looked in the side mirror it looked as though my shoulder were slightly rounded forward. I tried to get them straight but as I came up it appeared be rounded half way through.

Thanks for the earlier responses.

[Stixs]

Also feet are sholder width apart.

[Knoxville]

Put some weight on the bar, your shoulders won't roll forward. Your shoulders should be the least of your concerns when doing deads. Pull with your back, arms, legs, I'm doing deads tonight, looking forward to it. I have a new guy that's going to try them with me. I get to train someone, woo hoo!