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I finally got my mom to try deadlifts, but her form is all wrong.
She rounds her lower back every time, and I'm worried she'll get hurt. How can I fix this without being too pushy?
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quinnbutler1mo agoMost Upvoted
Is her form really that bad since most people start with some rounding?
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the_barbara1mo ago
Rounding from day one builds terrible habits that are hard to fix later. Just because it's common doesn't mean it's safe or right. That little bit of rounding puts unfair stress on the spine and can lead to real injury over time. It's better to lower the weight or even do a simpler exercise to keep a flat back. Why risk back pain just to follow what most people do wrong?
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briannguyen16d ago
Honestly, a little back rounding on heavy pulls is pretty normal, even for pros. The "perfect flat back" thing is kinda overblown for beginners. If she's just starting, the main goal is to keep her safe and having fun. Maybe just focus on cues like "chest up" or have her practice with a light kettlebell to get the feel. Fixating on a tiny curve might make her nervous and ruin the whole point of getting her moving.
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