How to Brace Your Lats for a Monster Deadlift

Create the tension you need in your back for a tremendous effect on your pulling power.

In the deadlift, a common error is failing to brace the lats effectively. As the lift starts, the lats are pulled around and down, creating a rounding of the shoulders and upper back. This shift in position creates a weaker, more difficult lift and adds significant injury risk to your back and its surrounding muscles.

 

3 Pitfalls in the Deadlift

If you fail to brace your lats in this way, you will notice three distinct faults:

 

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