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Originally Posted by Renton555
I'm still learning the deadlift but it looks like your set up could be a lot tighter, with higher hips and more vertical shins. Maybe try to set your eye gaze forward instead of down, it makes it a bit easier to squeeze your chest up. Also if 112 is easy for you I'd just learn with 135 so the bar will be at the proper height off the floor.
first off, the fact you couldn't just look at the bar and see that the #s are in kilos is lol.
Renton, I don't mean to be overly critical, but consider your own progress over the years, your own spot on the learning curve, and then answer whether you should be giving out advice. At the very least, give a "why" when you do, to force yourself to think it through. Why higher hips and more vertical shins? I do agree with you on his gaze, fwiw.
rAv, your DL form is quite good. Of course you could tighten your setup, because everyone can tighten their setup, but your back position is stable and your scaps are over the bar. Your hip position is pretty much ideal. And the mechanics of your lift look great.
I agree with khan that your stance and grip are pretty narrow. A narrow stance isn't the end of the world and not really uncommon, quite a few people do it. Try some warm ups with an ~shoulder width stance and see how it feels. If it sucks and this feels better, stick with this. Regardless, your hands should be outside your legs at the very least, rather than dragging up your thighs.