Pause Deadlift Technique & Programming
One of the best deadlift variations is the pause deadlift. It is the single most effective exercise to build a stronger bottom position and emphasise driving off the floor from the legs first. The pause deadlift is a staple in all of my athletes’ training.
Benefits of Doing Pause Deadlifts
How pause deadlifts can help and why you should even implement a pause deadlift into your training routine.
Well, here are some concrete benefits that you’ll get from pause deadlifting:
1: It reinforces the angles for your torso and shoulders
The angle of your torso and shoulders is important if you want to use your mechanics to leverage the movement more effectively. If you struggle with keeping your shoulders over the barbell, or your hips rise too fast out of the bottom position, the paused deadlift can help reinforce where your torso and shoulders should be within the range of motion. I like to implement paused deadlifts for beginners in order to teach them what it feels like to have their torso and shoulders in the correct position.
