What the deadlift rubric measures
ScoreRep reviews torso inclination, hip hinge, horizontal bar deviation, terminal hip extension and visible symmetry. The side or oblique view is required for the principal pulling criteria.
The system does not claim to measure spinal loading or diagnose a rounded spine from a two-dimensional clip. Torso movement is used as a visible proxy with explicit limitations.
- Hip hinge at the start
- Torso position during the pull
- Bar path relative to the body
- Hip extension at lockout
- Visible left-right symmetry where supported
Record from the side of the bar
Use a stable phone position around hip height and keep both bar ends, plates and the full athlete visible. A slight oblique angle can preserve joint visibility while still showing the bar path.
Avoid placing the camera directly on the floor or so close that the head or plates leave the frame.
Compare like with like
Use similar camera position, load range and rep style when comparing sessions. A change in framing can alter what the model can see and should not be mistaken for a change in technique.