Deadlift Pillar #1 | Hip Hinge | JTSstrength.com

Summary by Krater

Chad Wesley Smith and Marisa Inda present the first installment of a five-part deadlift technique series, focusing on hip hinging, stance width, toe angle, and bar positioning.

From the video

Answers: How do I find the correct stance, bar position, and hip hinge for the deadlift?

• Deadlift stance width
• Deadlift toe angle
• Bar positioning in the deadlift
• Hip hinging mechanics
• Wall touch drill

Exercises

• deadlift · barbell

What it concludes

• Stance width for the deadlift should be based on where you would do a vertical or box jump from.
• Deadlift is a hip hinge movement and not a squat.
• A wall touch drill is an effective way to help athletes understand the hip hinge movement pattern.