Deadlift Stance

Long-term movement development may require restoring access to both wide and narrow stance options. Side-view observation and stance-width experimentation are recommended for finding a useful deadlift stance. Deadlift stance should be selected by whether it allows posterior pelvic displacement without lumbar flexion compensation. Deadlift stance choice should account for range of motion, anthropometrics, and training goals. Performance goals can justify a stance that maximizes load even if it narrows movement strategy.