A compliment on my Deadlifts

Today at the gym on base, I got a compliment on my deadlift form. With that, it’s time for a fun fact about my start at weightlifting with free weights.

Michael P Wright
1 min readAug 30, 2023

Today at the gym on base, I got a compliment on my deadlift form. That feels outstanding for many many reasons. With that, it’s time for a fun fact.

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Fun fact: When I started weightlifting in 2011 in a hot CrossFit Gym, deadlifts were my worst lift. My femurs were “too long for this sh*t*. I was coached and trained and coached on them until all the queues became gospel in my head:

  • Keep a neutral neck and spine — like you’re having your height measured
  • Push through the floor with your feet
  • Your shoulders and hips should rise together
  • Pin your shoulder blades together
  • Feet under your hips or under your shoulders
  • Break at the hips before bending the knees when returning the bar to the floor
  • Slow off the floor
  • Bail before you bow — bail on the lift before letting your back bow or round to make a lift.
  • Legs start the lift, and hips finish it.

I won’t set the deadlift is my favorite lift, but it’s probably my cleanest.

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Michael P Wright

Michael P Wright is a Content Creator, Retired USAF Cyber Guy, Black American Dad, and Tech Early Adopter.