Barbell Deadlift
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.
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Wide-Grip Barbell Deadlift
Wide-Grip Barbell Deadlift targets the entire back muscles of your body. Using wider grips emphasizes more on the lower back, forearms, and shoulders as well as increases the total range of motion of the exercise.
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Instructions
- Stand in a shoulder-width stance with your feet slightly out. Press your shins against the bar and push your hips back while holding the bar with a wide grip.
- Squeeze your torso, bend your knees slightly, and move your hips forward as you lift the bar with your entire body, keeping your arms fully extended. Pause when you reach the hip height, and you are standing. Pause for a few seconds, then lower the bar back to the floor in a controlled movement.
Tips
- Don't let the bar swing away from your body. Keep it steady.
- Make sure you achieve a full lock on top with tight hips.
Alternative Exercises
Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Deadlift is a multi-joint, full-body exercise that primarily targets the Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and lower back.
Trap-Bar Deadlift
Trap-Bar Deadlift is an extremely effective exercise for building strength and explosive power. It develops the glutes, hamstrings, and back. Trap-bar deadlift can be good for those people who have back issues as it puts less strength on the lumbar spine.
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