Want to increase your deadlift?

A few quotes we found from Eddie Hall, the first person to deadlift 500kg, as if you didn’t know…

Your Feet
“The most common mistake with the deadlift is incorrect foot positioning, make sure your feet are pointing straight, like train tracks, shoulder-width apart.”

Your Hands
“Keep your hands an inch wider than your shins on either side. It’s quite a wide grip, but that’s where you get power. When lifting, hold the bar deep in your palms. This way, you prevent your biceps from ripping off your arm.”

Your Hips
“Wearing a weight belt for the big lifts ensures that your body is properly supported, I don’t wear the knee braces, though, with the right form, your knees shouldn’t strain.”

Your Breathing
“Steer clear of big breaths, inhale lightly on the way up then hold your breath. It’s a great way of stabilising your body.”

Your Back
“People say a straight back is essential, but a rounded back works, too. You just have to train your body to withstand that roundness, practice with smaller weights and a slightly curved back to prep your muscles for a 1RM.”