Bar drifts forward off the floor
Lats not engaged; bar swings away from the legs at the start.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Clean Deadlift
Coaching cues
- Clean grip and setup; slow controlled pull to standing
- Bar stays close to the body the entire way
- Hips and shoulders rise together off the floor
- Stand tall; lower under full control back to the floor
Common faults 2
Hips shoot up before the chest
Turns into a stiff-leg pull; leg drive disengages.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗