“Looking to improve your first pull on the deadlift? 🤔

One of the best tools for the job: concentric-first front squats. 🏋️‍♂️

Here’s why:

🔹 Starting from the bottom position eliminates the stretch reflex, forcing you to generate maximum force from a dead stop.

🔹 This carries over directly to the first pull of the deadlift, where power off the floor is key.

🔹 Front squats also hammer your quads and upper back, giving you the strength and stability needed to maintain position as you break the bar off the ground.

Here’s how to set them up:

1️⃣ Use safety pins set to your bottom position in the front squat—where you’d naturally hit depth.

2️⃣ Start each rep resting on the pins to control how much of the stretch reflex you utilise:
• 1-second pause = 25% reduction
• 2-second pause = 50% reduction
• 3-second pause = 75% reduction
• 4-second pause = 100% reduction

Focus on tight bracing and driving hard from the bottom position. The strength you build here will pay off massively when the barbell’s on the floor. 🔥

If your deadlift stalls at the floor, start adding concentric-first front squats to your programme.

💥 Ready to pull bigger numbers? Get in touch for online coaching and let’s put together a plan that works.

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