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Deadlift
Equipment
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barbell, weights
Technique
- stand behind the bar, so that it is over the balls of your feet.
- keep feet shoulder width apart, pointing forwards or slightly outwards.
- squat down grasp the bar, hands slightly greater than shoulder width apart.
- thighs should be approximately parallel to the ground, back straight, and eyes looking forward.
- keeping the back rigid and arms straight, lift the bar using the legs, keeping the bar as close to the body as possible.
- when standing upright, complete the lift by raising the shoulders.
- return bar to ground using a controlled technique.
Key points to remember
- To avoid injury, keep the back straight at all times, assisted by raising the head.
- Make sure you move in a smooth motion throughout the lift.
Alternatives
- alternate hand grip (one overhand, one underhand)
- perform the exercise with the bar between the legs
- straight legged deadlifts. For info, see here.
Related Pages
- a dead lift exercise you can do at home with a bucket
- read an article on Deadlifts: A Trick For Stiff-Legged Deadlifts.
- An argument why you should avoid the deadlift
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