Deadlift Assessment

The 3 different deadlift variations are_________________.

• Conventional, Sumo, Romanian Deadlift

• Sumo, Back Squat, Bench

• Romanian Deadlift, Sumo, Pull-Up

• Conventional, Sumo, Hyperextension

The athlete should maintain good lat (back) engagement throughout the deadlift.

• True

• False

When performing a conventional style deadlift, the athlete should have a _________________ stance.

• shoulder width

• very wide

• very narrow

• feet together

What are the two appropriate grips while deadlifting?

• Close grip and wide grip

• Double over and double under

• Double over and Over under

• Double under and close grip

When in the starting position for the deadlift, the athlete should position the hips below the knee like you are squatting the barbell.

• True

• False

It is appropriate to jerk the weight off the floor while deadlifting.

• True

• False

At the very top of the deadlift, the athlete should hyperextend the lower back and lean back as far as possible.

• True

• False