The deadlift and clean pull

Question 1

The deadlift places very high stresses on…

Answer 1

The lower back structures

Question 2

Reverse grip is used by

Answer 2

Powerlifters

Question 3

Clean grip is used by

Answer 3

Weightlifters

Question 4

The sumo deadlift…

Answer 4

• has a very wide stance
• allows for a more upright trunk
• places a great deal of stress on the adductors

Question 5

Common errors of the deadlift

Answer 5

• rounding the lower back
• faults on descent
• difficulty navigating around the knees (need to keep shoulder forward of bar until knees are cleared)
• don’t maintain ‘high beam’ chest

Question 6

Common errors of clean pull

Answer 6

• actively flex the elbows

- deadlift faults

Question 7

Absolute contraindications for deadlift

Answer 7

• recent lumbar disc prolapse or history of recurrent disc prolapse
• recent hernia or recurrent herniations of abdominal cavity

Question 8

Relative contraindications for deadlift

Answer 8

• previous disc injury or disc related pain
• previous hernia of the abdominal cavity
• current or recent injury to the knee or hip