How can you overcome some mistakes when deadlifting? Jay Cutler shares how.
Four-time Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler continues to share his wisdom with the next generation. In this post, we detail the three mistakes Cutler confirms people make while deadlifting and how to avoid them.
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Cutler was part of one of the greatest bodybuilding rivalries in history with arguably the best bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman. He ended Coleman’s streak of eight consecutive Olympia victories in 2006. He would win back-to-back titles before losing to Dexter Jackson in 2008. Cutler would rebound with two more victories in 2009-10.
Cutler has remained shredded in retirement while running a successful social media platform. Here, he is able to share his wisdom and answer questions about how to build a better physique.
Jay Cutler Shares Three Biggest Deadlifting Mistakes
There were three specific mistakes that Cutler pointed out:
- Deadlifting Too Heavy
- Wrong Body Position
- Rounding the Back
Deadlifting Too Heavy
The first mistake, and this is done on most gym equipment, is attempting to lift too much weight. Deadlifts work hamstrings and glutes, as well as your back, and Cutler believes it is important to move fluid through reps.
“They tend to get down there, get ready to do the weight, and they can’t really move it. You want to be able to move through the repetitions. You want to get that feel. Remember, it’s not only going to focus on your back. It’s going to be your hamstrings, glutes, everything.”
Wrong Body Position
Your body position is also important when preparing to attempt a deadlift. Cutler spoke on how to properly perform the lift.
“You want to touch the bar to your shins, almost to the point where the bar drags your shins. You want to pull through the body, keeping your head up, keep the body position, and pull the weight almost like you’re pulling the bar straight through your body.”
Rounding the Back
The final mistake that Jay Cutler called to avoid is rounding your back during the lift.
“A lot of people tend to bend over and they round the back, which you’re going to end up with a back injury that way. You never want to round your back. You want to keep the chest high, and like I said, pull through the body.”
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