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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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Feb 12, 2012 4:38 AM: One of the best!



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Feb 6, 2012 3:58 PM: This is THE beast of exercises. If your not really seeing the progression you want, I found doing good, heavy, deep squats on leg day (I do deadlifts on back day) compliment these well.



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Jan 15, 2012 7:56 PM: Best exercise period.



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Jan 14, 2012 6:29 AM: JUST START DOING THEM 5 MONTHS AGO AND IT CRAZY MUCH THIS ONE EXERCISE WILL HELP YOU GET STRONGER AND GAIN MASS. THEY DO TAKE A LOT OUT OF YOU THOUGH MAKES YOU FEEL SO GOOD WHEN YOUR FINISH. I LOVE THEM.



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Jan 12, 2012 10:57 AM: Best exercise by far gains never stop all round when I'm doing deadlifts



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Jan 12, 2012 10:57 AM: Best exercise by far gains never stop all round when I'm doing deadlifts



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Jan 5, 2012 2:39 PM: Favourite exercise. definately helps thicken your back and legs



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Dec 14, 2011 7:01 PM: best exercise ever!



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Dec 13, 2011 12:15 PM: Best back exercise hands down and grows your entire body more than any other lift. This exercise simply cannot be beaten/left out of your routine.



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Oct 10, 2011 5:23 PM: The deadlift is my favorite exersice by far! I get the best gains ever after I do a deadlift oriented workout! Nothing makes you feel better than lifting 450 lbs off of the ground and making it look easy!



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