Which of the following is NOT a feature of the deadlift points of performance?

• A. Shoulders slightly in front of or over the bar
• B. Hands just outside hips
• C. Eyes on the horizon
• D. Bar should move up without contact with the shins

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how the deadlift is set up to keep the bar close to the body and maintain a strong, neutral spine throughout the lift. In practice, the bar travels close to the shins as you lift from the floor, and light shin contact is common and even expected to help keep the bar near your center of gravity.

Saying that the bar should move up without contact with the shins is not a feature of the deadlift points of performance because avoiding shin contact is not a defining cue for a good lift. The other cues fit the setup: having the shoulders slightly in front of or over the bar helps position your torso to generate force and keep your back flat; placing the hands just outside the hips sets a grip width that keeps the bar close to the body; and keeping the eyes on the horizon helps maintain a neutral neck and a stable spine during the ascent.