Hi guys,
Im having real trouble with my deadlifts. I dont really lift heavy - maybe about 50kg plus the bar. I have always been terribly inflexible. I cant touch my toes - i have been stretching and working on it, and so far in 2 months ive come from reaching just past my knee to about 1cm off toes so there is progress.
Anyway due to this i think, i have real trouble keeping my back perfectly straight and tend to 'hunch' a little bit at the bottom of the lift. I generally correct once im up but a PT at the gym keeps telling me its wrong without helping me on how to correct. My first few reps in a set are fine, but its the last few (especially in the last set) where i seem to go to poo.
Ive tried with lower weight and i can get it right, but it is a very low weight for me and i dont feel it at all. I dont want to seem impatient, as i did start with just lifting the bar and have worked up to the level im at.
So after all that text - i wanted to ask if anyone has any tips for keeping the back straight? i have very long femurs and was wondering if anyone else has had trouble with this and has any pointers? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers