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Barbell Deadlift

Intermediate
Barbell Deadlift animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.
  2. Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower your torso and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your back straight and chest lifted as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.
  4. As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.
  5. Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsLower Back