CrossFit Seminar Staff member David Tittle (CF-L3) corrects a participant’s deadlift setup during a Level 1 Certificate Course at CrossFit Decimate.
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Comments on The Deadlift Setup Position
Question concerning setup cues. David had the athlete raise his chest mid-way through the video, and the athlete also raised his head/neck. It's been my understanding that you need to maintain a neutral gaze, and that raising the head/neck often correlates to exaggerated lumbar extension. Is there a better way to cue an athlete to maintain an appropriate chest position to ensure a neutral spine in the setup?
The Deadlift Setup Position
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