Barbell Deadlift

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Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Lower Back
Other Muscles: Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: Yes
Force: Pull
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Barbell Deadlift Guide

Main Muscle: Lower Back

  1. Stand in front of a loaded barbell.
  2. While keeping the back as straight as possible, bend your knees, bend forward and grasp the bar using a medium (shoulder width) overhand grip. This will be the starting position of the exercise. Tip: If it is difficult to hold on to the bar with this grip, alternate your grip or use wrist straps.
  3. While holding the bar, start the lift by pushing with your legs while simultaneously getting your torso to the upright position as you breathe out. In the upright position, stick your chest out and contract the back by bringing the shoulder blades back. Think of how the soldiers in the military look when they are in standing in attention.
  4. Go back to the starting position by bending at the knees while simultaneously leaning the torso forward at the waist while keeping the back straight. When the weights on the bar touch the floor you are back at the starting position and ready to perform another repetition.
  5. Perform the amount of repetitions prescribed in the program.

Caution:

  • This is not an exercise to be taken lightly. If you have back issues, substitute it for a rowing motion instead.
  • If you have a healthy back, ensure perfect form and never round the back as this can cause back injury. Be cautious as well with the weight used; in case of doubt, use less weight rather than more.

Variations: Dumbbells can be used as well though I find the bar version easier to perform.



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jalapen0 jalapen0

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
8/10

Jan 27, 2010 9:38 AM: Hand position is different in the video from the pics.

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wick wick

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 25, 2010 1:19 AM: the best

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DefiningMoments DefiningMoments

Review: Barbell Deadlift

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10/10

Jan 20, 2010 12:08 AM: love this

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haseeb531 haseeb531

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 13, 2010 2:24 AM: SOLID exercise

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AndreC76 AndreC76

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 8, 2010 12:16 PM: Can't go without this exercise.

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stevelentz stevelentz

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 5, 2010 6:47 AM: Best exercise for overall strength and muscle gains. The deadlift is the king!

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willjake willjake

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
9/10

Dec 18, 2009 10:54 PM: works from quads to traps for me.

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Lord39 Lord39

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 16, 2009 11:26 PM: This exercise is responsible for a lot of my gains

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ricohitman ricohitman

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 4, 2009 12:08 PM: Can't beat this exercise for MASS.

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aspiringbber16 aspiringbber16

Review: Barbell Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 18, 2009 6:38 PM: best excercise out there

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