Deadlift

The Deadlift is a weight lifting exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position. The deadlift is an excellent compound movement that works virtually every muscle, with emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and most muscles in the back. The remaining muscles are involved in stability control. The areas that most benefit from this are the hips, thighs, buttocks, lower back, and to some extent, the trapezius, latissimus dorsi and forearms.

Deadlift start position
Start Position		 Deadlift mid position
Mid Position		 Deadlift end position
End Position

The Deadlift execution checklist

  • Place a barbell in front of you on the ground
  • Place your feet flat on floor with the bar touching your shins
  • Grab the dumbbell with a little wider than shoulder width grip
  • Hands placed outside legs
  • Reverse grip, thumbs around bar
  • Arms straight, elbows slightly touching legs
  • Take a deep breath at the start of the movement
  • Head up, chest up and out
  • Looking straight ahead or slightly up
  • Back straight, shoulders back
  • Hips low, below shoulders
  • Thighs parallel to floor
  • Exhale as you complete the movement
  • Bar lifted slowly
  • Pulling is done by extending legs and hips - push feet into the floor
  • Arms remain straight
  • Back remains straight
  • Bar kept close to body
  • Even pull to top
  • Momentary stop at top
  • Hold your breath as you lower the bar
  • Lower weight slowly by pushing the hips back
  • Bar placed on floor

Complete Olympic Lifting

Complete Olympic Lifting DVD

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