Maintaining the lumbar curve is paramount when it comes to deadlifting. If an athlete can’t find or maintain a safe lumbar spine position for whatever reason, coaches should know how to make adjustments and set that athlete up for success.
At a recent Coaches Prep Course, HQ trainer Chris Spealler helps an athlete reach the ideal set position. First, he works with a dowel. Then he adds weight to see if the tension provides feedback that helps the athlete self-correct the loss of lumbar curve. If it doesn’t, Spealler suggests elevating the bar using bumper plates, which can help an athlete find a safe lifting position.
Safely loading a new athlete is critical, and being creative in your teaching will help your clients achieve the flexibility and body awareness necessary to progress to lifting off the floor.
The Coaches Prep Course builds upon the Level 1 Certification and is designed for coaches looking to take their training to the next level. To register for the course, visit CrossFit.com.
6min 49sec
Additional reading: Spine Mechanics for Lifters by Tony Leyland, published Nov. 1, 2007.
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