The Reverse Deadlift
What makes the deadlift different from the squat or bench press is that it starts with a lifting, concentric movement.
Starting from the floor can be tricky for some people for reasons like leverages and mobility limits. A simple way to build context for starting from the floor is to begin at the top with an eccentric, or lowering, movement.
You’ll basically be performing an eccentric deadlift (RDL) until the barbell reaches the ground. When I have my athletes and clients do this drill, I stop them as soon as the bar hits the floor and say, “Feel that position right there? That’s what I want you to see (and feel) when you start from the floor.”
It’s a straightforward way to build familiarity and keep things simple.
No doubt about it.
