Description

This deadlift variation focuses on the first section of the lifting movement. You lift the barbell by 2-3 cm, pause for 1 second and then complete the movement.

Stance width: Sumo, or conventional - exactly the same as your focus deadlift!

Exercise

Paused Deadlift

Paused deadlift / pause shortly after lifting.

Type: Universal Rest: 300s Equipment: Langhantel

Tutorial

1

Position yourself in front of the barbell at your regular stance width for the focus deadlift.
2

Inhale and perform bracing, grasp the barbell and lift.
3

You pause for 1 second in absolute tension shortly after lifting.
4

You lift the barbell from the pause (do not lower it) into the lockout, lower it and repeat the process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Pay attention to good bracing and absolute tension. This exercise serves as a technique variation for your deadlift and is intended to train your technique, so don't overdo it and make sure the movement is clean!