There are three parts of any missed lift: physical, mechanical, and mental. Failing at the physical level means you simply weren't strong enough to lift the weight. Failing at the mechanical level is a matter of positioning and your execution of the lift. Steve Pulcinella's self proclaimed master's degree in psychology with a minor in ass-kicking makes him an expert on the area where most lifters fail during a big deadlift: the mental aspect. As in-your-face as always, Pulcinella tells how to get your mindset right before a heavy pull: do whatever it takes to see yourself lifting the weight before you step up to the bar, put on the music that you need, get pissed, and don't give up when the bar stops moving! When in doubt, remember, the direction of your eyebrows before a pull means everything.
Steve's Strength Tips: Get Pissed Not Stapled
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