The Deadlift

"There is no reason to be alive if you can't do Deadlift"-Jón Páll Sigmarsson

JPS-Deadlift

When you deadlift the only thing you do is deadlift.

The Setup:

The usual starting position of the barbell for the Deadlift is at a height that is determined by the diameter of a 20kg(45lbs) plate.
Which means that you need to slap on some 45's to achieve the required height for the barbell for a powerlifting competition style deadlift.
If this total weight of 135lbs(60kg) is too much for you handle for at least 3 reps I suggest using other exercises that strengthen your hamstrings, glutes and back.

Do not look into a mirror when you stand in front of the barbell.
Your stance should be around shoulder-width but it depends how much space your relaxed belly takes up between your legs. Your belly should not be locked into position by your legs.
Your feet should root into the floor/ground.
They either point forward or slightly outward at the toes
Your midfoot should form a straight line with the barbell.

Put your arms straight in front of you and grab the barbell.
You can use a pronated, supinated, hook or mixed grip or straps. Use whatever suits you best but I recommend to not rely on straps since with them you will not be able to develop your grip.
If your hands are sweaty use chalk. If your gym does not allow chalk find another gym.

To find your best body to barbell alignment I suggest that you drop you hips and glutes as low as possible while holding on to the barbell.
Now you move your hips and glutes higher and higher until you find a point that usually is around half or quarter squat depth.
Your hamstrings and glutes are now in an eccentric position where you have the most tension on them to "prime" them for the subsequent lift.
Your legs are now in a locked position and your belly should have adequate space.

Your upper body should be straight(slightly flex your spinal erectors[lower back])
Your can eyes can form a 90° angle with your upper body or you can look upward.
You will probably look upward on instinct with your heaviest weights.
Take a deep breath and hold it.
Squeeze everything tight.

The Lift:

Pull until you stand straight up.
Hold the barbell for a short period of time in the isometric position.
Lower the barbell controlled but not slowly since it can cause a lot of stress to your nervous system.
If the barbell travels below my knees I let it safely "drop" on the floor.
You also have the option to follow the barbell all the way to its starting postion while still holding tight but this would McDonald's deep-fry your Central Nervous System.
Tasty, tasty McDonald's. Whatever floats your boat.

Your next rep only takes place when the barbell comes to a dead stop and the only measurable force resting on it is gravity.
Repeat as many times as possible with perfect form but anything over 5 reps will take a long ass time and is boring as well.
If your last rep involves a bit of grinding then that's fine as long as you do not deep-fry, sugar-coat with cherry on top your CNS.

Oh and please remember one thing: SPEED
KK knows about speed