The 4-Hour Body - An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Timothy Ferriss
This rule (sets of one) is why.
If you are aiming for a set of ve repetitions, for example, what you're really performing is
nine repetitions, ve loaded and four unloaded interspersed between them. Here's what it looks
like: Reach down, deadlift the weight up to standing, set it back down under control, stand back
up without the weight, regain your composure and posture, clear a breath, then go back down
and repeat. Learn to hinge the hip and push into the oor with your foot before regrabbing--
setting up the rep is as important as the rep itself. Just as with the chop and lift, going from
unloaded to loaded is the whole point.
Deadlift Guidelines from Gray
1. The deadlift is a forward bending motion in appearance only. It is actually a sitting-back
motion that puts the rear end far behind the heels. If deadlifting with one or two legs, the tibia
(shin bones) should remain as close to vertical as possible.
2. Keep the grip strong, as that will keep your shoulders safe