Moving on from last week lets look at the technique.
-With the barbell resting on the platform/ground, step into the barbell.
-Both feet should be flat on the floor, about shoulder width apart. (Weight should be pulled through the heels and not the toes.)
- Knees should be flexed as in a full squat position, to allow the shins to touch the barbell.
- Don’t stay too long in the low starting position as the stretch reflex is negated after four seconds. A lot of deadlifters make this mistake so not only do they lose the benefits of the stretch reflex, but also lose some stability and form for the forthcoming lift.
- Keep the chest high while pushing the hips back.
- As the hips continue back grab the barbell. The forearms should be touching the sides of the thighs at this stage.
- Back should be flat.
- Keep the head and chest up
- Both elbows should be locked out and squeeze both triceps so as the elbows can’t be bent.
-To begin the deadlift, take a deep breath in and hold that breath. (This will help to stabilize the spine.) Then extend at the hips and knees so that the hips and shoulders move at the same rate, keeping the back flat with the shoulders above or slightly in front of the barbell. 
