The mixed grip feels safer, but using the same hand supinated on every deadlift set quietly rebuilds your shoulder and biceps for injury. Over months and years, the repeated asymmetric loading creates muscle imbalances, scapular dysfunction, and—worst case—proximal biceps rupture. Here’s what’s actually happening and how to prevent it.
That barbell grazing your shins isn’t vanity—it’s a sign your technique is protecting your spine. If your shins stay clean, your lumbar discs may be absorbing forces they were never designed to handle. Discover why bar path matters more than the weight on the bar.
After years of deadlifting with climbing numbers and persistent lower back pain, a physiotherapist identified the culprit: hyperextension of the lumbar spine at lockout. This subtle but common mistake can silently accumulate damage—and it’s easier to fix than you’d think.
