How to Perform the Traditional Deadlift

The deadlift requires optimal posture and mobility through the HINGE Position:

Why Deadlift is Crucial for a Swimmer’s Success

It was estimated by Cossor and Mason at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games start times comprised 0.8% to 26.1% of the overall race time. This concluded, that the start out of the blocks accounts for a quarter of the race for swimmers who swam 50m. Exercises, like the deadlift, have been proven to improve the start of a sprint and push in swimmers’ starts and turns. It is crucial your athlete has a coaching monitoring form and maintains a neutral spine. Failing to maintain a neutral spine will put the athlete at risk of injury to your vertebral discs. Every Parisi athlete is coached to perfect reps in the weight room to keep them injury resilient and improve athletic performance.

 

Parisi Speed School Coaching Cues for Deadlift

• Feet about shoulder-width apart
• Shins close to the bar
• Neutral spine
• Push your feet into the ground

Champions Dry Land Swim Program

Coach Jon Rogers offers Dry Land performance training through the Parisi System for swimmers ages 12+. To learn more and schedule an evaluation please email [email protected]

Jon Rogers

Dry Land Swim Specialist