Scarlett's 270lb Deadlift!!

Scarlett · 02-13-2008, 11:06 AM

Okay, so.. I'm kind of paranoid about my form.

I know that little half-shrug at the end wasn't ideal and wouldn't cut it in a meet, but (to convince myself it's legit) I have it on good authority that this dead works for a gym lift.. <3

WHICH MEANS - MEGA-PR TODAY!!

...right guys?

YouTube - Lily's 270lb Deadlift

Beverly McD. · 02-13-2008, 11:14 AM

Congratulations on staying with it and pulling it off!

claire · 02-13-2008, 11:15 AM

Congrats

Awesome job!

A L · 02-13-2008, 11:22 AM

Watch that 'jerk' off the floor... it was the scariest part. Get your booty lower. The way down looked better, but

CONGRATS ON THE PR

Ulter · 02-13-2008, 11:23 AM

Nice work Scarlett. Congrats on the PR!

C. Smith · 02-13-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A L

Get your booty lower.

+1

Congrats!

Scarlett · 02-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A L

Watch that 'jerk' off the floor... it was the scariest part. Get your booty lower.

Man, yeah.. watching myself from the outside definitely serves a purpose. I can totally see what I need to work on. Thanks.

..it's quite a lot of booty to "get low" though, btw.

WonderWoman · 02-13-2008, 11:30 AM

congrats...that is awesome

Iron God · 02-13-2008, 11:31 AM

Good Lift and you did it the hard way.

Try using the same form as when you lowered it on the way up.

You actually used more posterior chain lowering it than lifting it up..

A L · 02-13-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarlett

Man, yeah.. watching myself from the outside definitely serves a purpose. I can totally see what I need to work on. Thanks.

..it's quite a lot of booty to "get low" though, btw.

Just back that thang up.... drop it likes it hot.... dip it low, bring it up slow...

Halfway · 02-13-2008, 11:32 AM

congrats on the PR but yanking at a max stiff-leg with a rounded back is indeed scary.. have you tried box squats ? they should help you use more leg

Scarlett · 02-13-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfway

congrats on the PR but yanking at a max stiff-leg with a rounded back is indeed scary.. have you tried box squats ? they should help you use more leg

It actually wasn't stiff-legged (or it shouldn't have looked that way), and I didn't think my back was rounded badly, not in the wrong way in any case.. I think the yank looks more violent than it actually was. lol

But yeah, box squats - definitely look into those.

Lumberjack5.0 · 02-13-2008, 11:37 AM

Nice job. You and Bunzo are gonna be duking it out for strongest fit chick on AF

MR. BMJ · 02-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Awesome job Scarlett!!!

I agree with the others, get the booty down and use the posterior more, and also watch the yank/rounded back.

These videos are great for learning purposes...i'm seeing their relevance more and more every day, especially for those without personal guidance on the spot. There is some top name guys in this thread to learn from, the best imo

BMJ

Scarlett · 02-13-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumberjack5.0

Nice job. You and Bunzo are gonna be duking it out for strongest fit chick on AF

HAHA.
You're cute.
I'm miles away from anything substantial..

But you're right - PR's are NOT pretty. *wrinkles nose*

Blut Wump · 02-13-2008, 11:51 AM

There's a rule which says that PRs don't have to be pretty. Congrats.

Can I suggest tensing your lats as an aide to pulling; that curve in your back was a bit scary. Butt down, head up. One thing I found that used to help me was to make note of where your body is when you lower a rep. That's often the best place to start the next rep from. Notice that your start and end positions were very different.

That was a gutsy, gritty pull to be proud of.

booey · 02-13-2008, 11:53 AM

Awesome!

sassy69 · 02-13-2008, 11:57 AM

Congrats on the PR! ... Generally I find my form is a lot better and there's less wiggling around if I lock in my upper body tightly before I start the pull so it is literally all on my lower body to do the work. Avoids the rounded back and all that.

02-13-2008, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scarlett little nobody Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 979 Rep Power: 136930	Scarlett's 270lb Deadlift!! Okay, so.. I'm kind of paranoid about my form. I know that little half-shrug at the end wasn't ideal and wouldn't cut it in a meet, but (to convince myself it's legit) I have it on good authority that this dead works for a gym lift.. <3 WHICH MEANS - MEGA-PR TODAY!! ...right guys? YouTube - Lily's 270lb Deadlift

02-13-2008, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Orlando Posts: 27,575 Rep Power: 296610	Nice work Scarlett. Congrats on the PR! __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

02-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 10,103 Rep Power: 328571	Awesome job Scarlett!!! I agree with the others, get the booty down and use the posterior more, and also watch the yank/rounded back. These videos are great for learning purposes...i'm seeing their relevance more and more every day, especially for those without personal guidance on the spot. There is some top name guys in this thread to learn from, the best imo BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

02-13-2008, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159459	Congratulations on staying with it and pulling it off!

02-13-2008, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
claire Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,860 Rep Power: 186459	Congrats Awesome job!

02-13-2008, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
A L YOKED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Controlled Aggression Posts: 3,002 Rep Power: 261108	Watch that 'jerk' off the floor... it was the scariest part. Get your booty lower. The way down looked better, but CONGRATS ON THE PR

02-13-2008, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
WonderWoman Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jersey! Posts: 4,206 Rep Power: 514687	congrats...that is awesome

02-13-2008, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Iron God Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,085 Rep Power: 21298	Good Lift and you did it the hard way. Try using the same form as when you lowered it on the way up. You actually used more posterior chain lowering it than lifting it up..

02-13-2008, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Halfway Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 734 Rep Power: 44071	congrats on the PR but yanking at a max stiff-leg with a rounded back is indeed scary.. have you tried box squats ? they should help you use more leg

02-13-2008, 11:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lumberjack5.0 Big Dumb Animal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reminiscing with people I don't know Posts: 1,701 Rep Power: 187478	Nice job. You and Bunzo are gonna be duking it out for strongest fit chick on AF

02-13-2008, 11:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
Blut Wump The Venerable Wump Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,435 Rep Power: 395880	There's a rule which says that PRs don't have to be pretty. Congrats. Can I suggest tensing your lats as an aide to pulling; that curve in your back was a bit scary. Butt down, head up. One thing I found that used to help me was to make note of where your body is when you lower a rep. That's often the best place to start the next rep from. Notice that your start and end positions were very different. That was a gutsy, gritty pull to be proud of.

02-13-2008, 11:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
booey Caveman on Tren Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 1,923 Rep Power: 37009	Awesome!

02-13-2008, 11:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
sassy69 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,565 Rep Power: 347524	Congrats on the PR! ... Generally I find my form is a lot better and there's less wiggling around if I lock in my upper body tightly before I start the pull so it is literally all on my lower body to do the work. Avoids the rounded back and all that.