Using The Right Plates For Deadlifts

The right deadlift height is necessary for proper deadlift mechanics/form...

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌:

Access to plates is different depending on your gym or the equipment you have at home.

The correct deadlift height is where the barbell will sit mid-shin around 9' off the ground when loaded. This allows you to set your back, hips, and ankles into place before you pull the weight off the ground

This requires you to either be able to load 45lb "metal plates" or have access to bumper plates (seen here)

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐗 (if number plates are not available) :

Until you work up to a heavier deadlift where you can load 45lb plates on the bar, set up your own elevated deadlift station with plates, box w/ risers, or pulling from a squat rack.

Another "workaround" is utilizing kettlebells and dumbbells from the ground that sits closer to the mid-shin. These also can be set up on an elevated surface if they are still too low.

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