[Vickie]

As usual Matt has provided a great resource for training information, gotta love the animation.

While it may go without saying that you should always adjust the weight to your ability I must say that both of these positions, deadlifts and hyperextensions are very advanced movement in terms of functional ability. Notice in the deadlift how straight the trainees back stays at the depth of his motion. This is critical. So if you find that your back rounds before you get to that stage be sure to modify and stop at that point. It's fine if that is the bottom of your motion, it will increase with practice. If your back rounds at all you move weight into the knees; a recipe for disaster.

Again, it's all relative to your existing level of strength, fitness, and flexibility as to how you develop a program. All training requires careful consideration to the movements so I recommend taking it easy on the resistence while you perfect your form and listen to your body for feedback on how you are performing. Let us know how it goes.

Matt you are great. I love when you have time to post. Thanks for always sharing your resources.

Vickie