Muscle Groups Involved
- Erectors - Primary
- Hamstrings - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
- Mid Back/Mid Traps - Primary
- Upper Traps - Primary
Category
Barbell
Highlights
- Brace before grabbing the bar.
- Take the slack out of the bar before lifting.
- Your shoulder should be past the bar. The bar should be over your midfoot 1 inch away from shins.
- Stay tight during the entire lift to keep your spine neutral.
Description
The Deadlift is a fundamental compound exercise that primarily targets the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, while also engaging the core, quads, and upper back. It’s known as the king of exercise
Common Mistakes
Do not arch your back. Do not round your back. Do not bend forward only. In
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Pro Tips
Practice a top-down set up meaning, brace your abdominals, core, and lats w
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Purpose
The Deadlift is legendary for building maximum strength, pulling power, and
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Form
As you reach down to grip the bar your shoulders should be past or in front
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