The Deadlift

In this section of exercises, we are going to discuss the Deadlift. The Deadlift is another essential exercise in the development of your lower body and more specifically your hamstrings, quads and glutes. This page will teach you about the exercise and what muscles it works, different deadlift types, a demonstrational video, as well as give you some tips on proper form with the intent of not injuring yourself.

Muscles Used

Bench Muscles Used

During the deadlidt a lot of emphasis is being put on your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes as well as your upper and lower back muscles. The deadlift is similar to a squat except instead of the barbell on your back it starts at your feet and you just stand up with proper form to lift it off the ground. Overall this exercise works the most muscles and could be considere the most important. Be very careful and ensure proper form is trained with this lift or else you can seriously hurt yourself.

Types

Different Grips

There are many different variations of the Deadlift. As seen above a few are the conventional which is a shoulders width apart stance, sumo which is a wide stance with arms on the inside, and trap bar which forces you to stand in a small area and practice conventional in a different style. Each variation emphasizes a different group of muscles and based on the goal you are trying to achieve one of these may be best for you. We reccommend you find which stance is most comfortable and alligns most with your fitness goals.

Tutorial

Tips

  • Form
  • Grab the Bar and bring it to your shins
  • Lock in a hook grip on the bar as demonstrated in the video
  • Feet Flat, Shoulders Width Apart, and Parallel with Chest Up
  • In Motion
  • Once you are ready, stand making sure you only use your legs and not your back or else you will seriously hurt yourself
  • When you reach the top of your stand hold for a couple seconds and drop the bar or put it down and you have completed a repetition
  • Do the Weight you are Comfortable With even if that means just the bar. This is a hard Exercise!
  • For More Tips and help with Proper Form, Watch the demonstration to the Left