Adding a band to the deadlift creates accommodating resistance. By gaining more resistance as you move into a stronger position you can handle a heavier load than otherwise possible at the top of your deadlift. Primarily, this teaches the athlete to pull aggressively and not to slow down as they near completion of the lift.
Cues:
- Stand on the band, or attach bands to pins if you have that set up available
- Set up and brace the trunk then pull aggressively into a lockout position at the top
- If you are going heavy go heavy
- If the workout is for speed use a weight between 50-60% of your 1 RM
Mistakes:
- Rounding the back
- Decelerating as you come up and allowing the band to stop you from locking out
- Using too much weight on a speed session. This is common because the lighter weights will feel “too easy”
