Deadlift is one of the basic movements both in powerlifting and bodybuilding, and most effective exercise for recruitment muscle mass, since it uses about 75% of the muscles of the body. But for this exercise to be beneficial and not lead to injury, it is very important to master correct technique deadlift. World champion and record holder in powerlifting, Alex Fitness coach Yuri Belkin tells and shows how to choose the technique that is right for you.
Classic deadlift
The classic version of the deadlift is considered narrow setting legs, in which the bar almost touches the shin, while the arms are positioned shoulder-width apart. This type of deadlift is suitable for people with short limbs. Straighten your chest and shoulders, looking forward. Tighten your back muscles and arch your lower back, then lift the barbell.
The most important thing is to keep your back straight throughout the entire movement; the hump row can easily lead to injury. If you cannot keep your back straight and maintain an arch in your lower back, then you have taken on too much weight.
As you lower the bar, push your pelvis back, bending your knees only slightly. In this case, the bar should not go forward, it goes exactly along the legs, as close to them as possible.
Sumo deadlift
For people with elongated limbs, the “sumo” deadlift is more suitable - this is the name of the option with broad setting legs In this case, the grip of the barbell will be narrow. With this positioning of the legs, the socks should be turned to the sides, and the wider we place the feet, the more we turn the socks. This positioning of the legs allows you to reduce the range of motion, reduce the forward tilt of the body and lift more weight.
Deadlift on straight legs
Deadlift on straight legs, also called deadlift or Romanian deadlift, is aimed at maximum development back surface thighs and buttocks, therefore ideal for girls. With this option, the athlete practically does not bend his knees and does not place the barbell on the floor, but leaves it suspended at the lowest point.
Different grips: benefit or harm?
Many athletes, including pros, perform deadlifts with a different grip - this makes it much easier to hold the barbell. But the disadvantage of such a grip is that the left and right half of the body will develop unevenly. Therefore, to solve the grip problem, it is preferable to use straps.
Working on weak points
To avoid flaws in technique that arise due to problems in a certain part of the amplitude, you need to separately work on weak points. To work out the upper part of the amplitude, many people use traction from plinths (small elevation). However, Yuri Belkin states that problems with top part amplitudes are most likely caused by gaps in technique, so it is better to simply reduce the weight and more closely monitor the correct execution of the movement.
Good day. Today we’ll talk about such a phenomenal powerlifter as Yuri Belkin and his phenomenal deadlift. Although all the media now focus on the deadlift, it is worth adding that an athlete weighing 103 kilograms squats more than 400 kilograms. What is Yuri's secret? genetics or hard work, or all together. He is absolute champion world junior, champion of Russia and world powerlifting championships.
Yuri Belkin powerlifting height weight
Not so long ago, Yuri competed in his first competition in the adult category. Then he achieved an unreal weight of 417.5 kilograms. The athlete beat the silver medalist by 50 kg. But that’s not the point, we’ll also look at the results that Yuri shows in the deadlift. Let us remind you that the hero was able to lift 418 kilograms at a competition organized by Kirill Sarychev. He exceeded the record of strongman Mikhail Koklyaev with a weight of 101 kilograms. All records fall after Yuri steps on the platform.
Yuri Belkin deadlift
In November 2016, Yuri lifts a weight of 420 kilograms in his first attempt. Then he decides to order 335 kilograms for the second approach, and he pulls them out, but in the end, without fixing them, he lowers them due to the unstable platform.
It should also be added that during training Yuri deadlifted 440 kilograms without equipment and quite easily. According to the athlete, at the equipment competition in December, he will try to break the record of deadlift king Eddie Hall with his 500 kilograms. The athlete himself said in an interview that he does not take harmful steroids.
Can an athlete weighing up to 110 kilograms deadlift 501? We'll find out very soon.
In a word, you have to watch what this person is doing on the platform.
Deadlift 450 kilograms below in the video!!! This guy is doing something unrealistic, even though he didn’t clear 501. Do you think Yuri will be able to beat Hall’s record soon???
Do you know who Yuri Belkin is? When did he start powerlifting? We will answer these and other questions in the article. This man is a member of the Russian national team, a two-time undisputed world champion among juniors, the favorite of Russia and the world in traditional powerlifting among men, a record holder in the Russian Federation, Europe and the world.
Biography
Why did Yuri Belkin start powerlifting? He was born in Khabarovsk in 1990, on December 5th. Yuri grew up with his twin sister. From an early age he was an extremely active child with athletic inclinations. No matter what sport Yura played, he always demonstrated excellent results. Already at the age of 11, he couldn’t stop thinking about the gym. He first came to the gym at the age of 13. As expected, the boy instantly mastered the barbell, and after a couple of months he was offered to compete in his first competitions.
He first participated in the tournament in 2006, on February 23, in the weight category up to 60 kg. His father was a candidate of sportsmen, engaged skiing. Even at school, his sister Yulia was interested in athletics and volleyball, where she showed high results for her age. Subsequently, the children entered college, and sports life Only the future champion continued.
Yuri Belkin began professional powerlifting while studying at Tomsk State University. A year later he became a master of sports. A little time passed, and at the Russian and world championships he won second place, losing a few kilograms to the winners. Yuri never had to lose again. Having broken a huge number of world and Russian records in juniors, he set his sights on absolute achievements. So, he took the palm from (417.5 kg in deadlift). First, Belkin lifted 418 kg, and then 420 kg in the deadlift. Incredibly gifted and young, Yuri gives hope that they will win more than one battle.
Dimensions
Few people know what parameters Yuri Belkin (powerlifting) has. Height, weight and his skills are of interest to everyone. So, this athlete is distinguished by the following indicators:
- weight - 101-103 kg;
- height - 181 cm;
- deadlift in equipment - 450 kg;
- deadlift - 420 kg (in classes - 440 kg);
- squats in bandages - 440 kg;
- in overalls - 290 kg.
Conquests
So who is Yuri Belkin? Powerlifting is his credo. Having own weight about 100 kg, the 23-year-old athlete lifted 1042.5 kg in clothing and 867.5 kg without it. Recently, Yuri competed for the first time in the open age category. At his debut senior championship of the Russian Federation, he took second place, setting a Russian record in the squat - 417.5 kg (increasing the previous one by 12.5 kg). With the help of this, he entered the Russian national team and took part in the European Championship, which was held in Bulgaria.
Yuri was able to conquer gold medal, bypassing silver medalist by 50 kg. Returning from Bulgaria, he flew by plane to South Africa for the main competition in bare-metal (classical) powerlifting - the world championship. Together with Dmitry Likhanov, another Russian athlete, they left behind the strongest residents of other countries, taking the top of the podium. Belkin gained 867.5 kg to become the world record holder among men for the first time.
In Moscow in 2016, at the WPRF PRO CUP 2016 competition in a sumo-style deadlift, Belkin lifted a weight of 418 kg, thereby breaking Mikhail Koklyaev’s record of 417.5 kg. At that time, Yuri weighed 101 kg.
Deadlift
Yuri Belkin (powerlifting) broke many records. His height allows him to achieve excellent results. It is known that this athlete, having a mass of 103 kg, squats with a load of more than 400 kg. What is Yuri's secret? Genetics, or persistent work, or both?
Not long ago he beat the silver medalist by 50 kg. But that's not the point. It is necessary to pay attention to the results that Yuri demonstrates in the deadlift. Let us remember that the athlete at the competition organized by Kirill Sarychev was able to lift 418 kg. Then he exceeded the record of strongman Mikhail Koklyaev. All records crumble after Yuri appears on the platform.
So, you already know why Yuri Belkin chose powerlifting. His results surprise many. In 2016, in November, Yuri took the weight 420 kg in his first attempt. Then, for the second approach, he decided to order 435 kg, and he pulled them out, could not fix them, lowering them due to the unstable platform.
It should be noted that during training, Yuri deadlifted 440 kg without a suit quite easily.
Target
Many people know Yuri Belkin (powerlifting). His biography is full of various interesting moments. The athlete dreams of taking the championship from the lord of the deadlift, Eddie Hall, with his 500 kg. Yuri claims that he does not take harmful steroids. In a word, you need to watch what this person does on the platform.
Deprivation of rights
What recently distinguished Yuri Belkin (powerlifting)? “Disqualification” is a word that all athletes fear. Nevertheless, the Russian Powerlifting Federation, based on the conclusions of the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee, decided to disqualify the athlete Yuri Belkin for non-compliance with anti-doping canons for 4 years, starting in 2015, on June 8.
Incident
It is known that in 2015, from June 5 to 14, world-class classical powerlifting competitions were held in the Finnish metropolis of Salo. In total, 783 athletes from various countries participated in the tournament, which was held in all weight and age categories. The list of famous members of the 3rd world powerlifting tournament included such athletes as Sergey Fedosinko, Brett Gibbs, Mohammed Boafia, Wierzbicki Krzysztof, Alexander Grinkevich-Sudnik, Jeza Uepa, Yuri Belkin and many others.
However, not paying attention to the fact that participation in the competition was confirmed, Yuri was forced to tell his fans that the trip to Finland was disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. Belkin said that his performance at the championship was canceled due to a misunderstanding.
It is known that the doping control carried out before departure showed the presence of prohibited drugs in Yuri’s blood. In this case, it was the antitumor drug Tamoxifen. According to the official statement Russian athlete, three months ago doctors prescribed him this drug for medicinal purposes. Yuri had no idea that the pills, which he purchased for only 80 rubles, were on the list of prohibited drugs.
Life goes on
How is Yuri’s life a year after the above unpleasant events? Belkin said that 2015 was an extremely unfavorable year for him in sports, as if the athlete was being tested for strength. That's why Yuri believes in 2017 - he knows that this year he will succeed.
The athlete says that after moving from Khabarovsk, he had a difficult situation with the squat: his back hurt, his equipment began to break down, and his results began to drop. The absence of his coach, Bolislav Maksimovich Shchetina, who remained in Khabarovsk, also had an effect. Today Yuri is working on his technique and returning to his best squat performance. In addition, he is not thinking about returning to the FPR, but does not rule out such a situation.
By the way, Yuri met his girlfriend Alisa at the IPF European Junior Tournament in St. Petersburg. They were both spectators then. And they were introduced by a mutual friend Alexander Vasev. Today Yuri and Alisa are training together. Overall they are doing well and are proud of each other.
Food
Yuri plans to write a separate article about nutrition, since this issue is surrounded by legends. Belkin says that you should not eat a lot of protein, as you need to protect your kidneys. He claims that he takes food as needed, although he knows all the nuances. Nevertheless, when recalculating the BJU, it turned out that intuitively Yura ate excellently. He says that creatine, BCAAs, minerals and vitamins, glutamine, Omega-3 are what are really needed. Gainer and protein should be consumed only when the athlete does not meet the energy requirements.