Squatting the deadlift — knees too far forward
Knee-dominant pattern; hip hinge is lost.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Hinge · Full Body
Dumbbell Deadlift
Coaching cues
- Dumbbells at sides; hip hinge to reach; lats packed throughout
- Stand tall; drive through the floor; hips and chest rise together
- Lower under control back to the floor; reset between reps
- Great intro deadlift — lower load, natural hand position
Common faults 2
Rounding the lower back
Hamstring tightness causes lumbar flexion under the dumbbell load.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗