The Deadlift

The deadlift is the simplest event in all of powerlifting. When you set up you put your feet in place, squat down to grab the bar, position your hands correctly, and lift the weight when you are ready. When the weight is completely lifted up, around the waist, if must be held up for a second and a judge will give you a signal to lower weight back down to the ground. If the weight is dropped on the ground the lift will not count. A big issue with the deadlift is that sometimes people will try to hitch or shake the weight up. During the lift if the hitch occurs the judge will hit the red lights and the lift will not count. This is the last and final event so on the third attempt everyone has to go all out because it can make the difference of placing first or fifth. Most of the top placers finish all within 5lbs or 10lbs away from the next place so the last attempt on the deadlift is crucial.