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What's a trap bar? I only have access to a power rack in a home gym, olympic bar and weights.
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What unlocked it for me was learning to "lead with the chest"
Yep, as soon as I feel my chest not rising and my hips going up, I know my form has gone and abandon that attempt.
Managed 240kg the other week until I ran out of room on the bar. Scared about going heavier though. 240 is probably enough. Form is really important. When I'm getting tired my form goes so I cm back right off and stop.
Been doing 4 minute tabata exercises using 180kg
Beast!
How much do you weigh, and how long did it take to work up to that?
I'm 140kg
240kg was my third time deadlifting.
+1 on possible permanent disc damage due to incorrect form. Even only lifting ~body-weight it's easy enough to ruin a lot of future bike rides/walks etc. Herniated disc puts pressure on my left leg sciatic nerve - sore down my hip/leg and bit pins and needles under my foot
I was told a risk factor can be tight hamstrings which are fairly common amongst cyclists
Lift safe everyone!
Nothing to add to the form tips, apart from maybe keep your feet under the bar. Deadlifts are simple and safe and a great movement for performance, if you see people posting signs to the contrary, laugh in their face.