Wednesday 060913

Here is a very nice comparison of two different body types, illustrating two very different looking, but both very correct, starting positions off the floor in the deadlift. These guys are father and son, the older guy has a very slight kyphosis that prevents beauty in the position of his upper back. Note the extremely long tibia/normal femur/very short back on the father, at a height of 6' 3". The son is 5' 9", with a longer than average back/leg proportion.

• Mark Rippetoe, CrossFit Wichita Falls