Rounded lower back at the start
Greater depth exposes hamstring flexibility deficit.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗Foam RollLats↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Hinge · Full Body
Deficit Deadlift
Coaching cues
- Stand on a 1–4 inch platform; bar on the floor below
- Greater hip and knee flexion required at the start
- Chest proud; lats packed; drive through the floor
- Stand tall; lower with control back to the deficit
Common faults 2
Hips shoot up before the bar leaves the floor
Turns into a stiff-leg pull; leg drive is lost.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHamstrings
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗