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Barbell Deadlift
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Deadlift is one of the powerlifting exercises that primarily targets your hamstrings, glutes, back, hips, and core. It is also a great exercise that gives stability and strength to your core.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with your feet under the barbell with hip-width apart. Bend over and grab the barbell. -
Step 2
Keeping your torso straight, back and arms straight, stand up and pull the bar in front of your legs, pushing with your feet. -
Step 3
At the top of the movement, squeeze your buttocks, pull your shoulders back, and exhale. -
Step 4
To return the barbell back to the floor, push your buttocks back and lower the bar in front of your legs, keeping your back straight. When the bar is past your knees, bend your knees and lower the bar to the floor.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Deadlift targets Back, Biceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Legs, Quads, Traps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Be sure to keep your arms and back straight, your torso straight, and your feet and knees pointing in the same direction.
- At the top of the lift, do not overexert your back.
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