The 5-Step Deadlift Setup Every Lifter Must Master

The 5-Step Deadlift Setup Every Lifter Must Master

Master the deadlift the right way. In this video, we break down the 5-step Starting Strength deadlift setup: stance, grip, shins to bar, chest up, and driving through the floor.

You’ll learn:

  • Exactly where your feet and bar should be (midfoot alignment)
  • How to grip the bar without rolling it forward
  • Why you must bring your shins to the bar — not the bar to you 
  • How to brace, flatten your back, and create that “bow” shape
  • The proper way to pull and return the bar without ruining your form

This is the simplest, most effective way to deadlift safely and get stronger. No fluff — just real coaching.

 

 

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