I just don't feel comfortable doing deadlifts.
I don't know if I'm at greater risk for back injury because I am tall (6'4) but I think I'd need some training on proper form before even trying to get brave at the gym with that.
I guess I'll give it a shot with really light weight one of these days.
Here's a few pointers with form/ technique when doing Deads... do this to the TEE and you shouldn't have any huge concerns....
•Don’t arch your back (or roll it in the other direction). Keep your abs tight the ENTIRE TIME, and keep your back straight (the guy in video does really good job with this).
•Keep the bar as close to you as possible – almost roll it up your shins until you get to your knees, and then almost roll it up your thighs until you’re upright.
•As you bring it past your knees, don’t think about pulling up with your back, thrust in with your hips (um, that’s what she said? COME ON)
•Keep your head up and chest out as you lift - this will help you keep your back aligned properly.
•As you bring the weight up, you want your legs to straighten out simultaneously as your hips come in completely - form a straight line at the same time with your hips, knees and feet.
Also it helps warming up the lower back region prior to starting your DL's session...lower mobility stretching & light squats (especially front squats) really help with prep work as far as getting lowerback/ posterior chain ready for them big boy pull goes!