When Deadlifting Heavy, Don't Stand Up & Try This Instead

Are you trying to stand up when you deadlift? This seems counterintuitive, but trying to stand up is ruining your deadlift. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains and demonstrates. UPCOMING CAMP - Twin Cities Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp October 3, 2026 Minneapolis, MN Head here for more info and to get signed up: https://testifysc.com/events Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free strategy session with us: https://testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Follow Testify on Instagram:   / testifystrengthconditioning   Follow Testify on X: https://x.com/TestifySC How to Start Lifting: Learn to Deadlift    • How to Start Lifting: Learn to Deadlift | ...   Want a quality belt for training? Here are a few belts we recommend: Pioneer Cut Belt - 10mm: https://amzn.to/3jcvGVb Dominion Strength Training Belt - 3 in x 10 mm: https://amzn.to/3BO19DD Dominion Strength Training Belt - 4 in x 10 mm: https://amzn.to/3hFHqz3 When lifting, we strongly recommend lifting shoes (see our video below on that topic). Here are some solid options: Nike Romaleos 4: https://amzn.to/3LAYn8d Inov-8 Fastlift 360: https://amzn.to/3xIoXGZ VS Athletics Weightlifting Shoe: https://amzn.to/3LGoYB6 Adidas Adipower 3: https://amzn.to/3WbFVJk LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the Best and WORST Shoes! (Lifting Gear Series)    • LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the B...   When training, using chalk should be a given. Training without chalk is silly. Get and use chalk. Spider Chalk (our favorite at Testify): https://amzn.to/3DKkFTm Liquid Chalk: https://amzn.to/3GeDW2W Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition (paperback) https://amzn.to/3SmuECj At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we offer small group training, private coaching (in-person or remotely via Zoom), online coaching, and form checks. Would you like to get quality coaching from a Starting Strength Coach? If so, click the link below to get started today: https://testifysc.com/contact-us Testify Strength & Conditioning is the only Starting Strength Affiliate Gym in Nebraska and the best strength training facility in Omaha. https://testifysc.com/ Testify gear https://testifysc.com/store Testify events https://testifysc.com/events ---------------------------------------- Some links in the description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Testify earns from qualifying purchases.