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Deadlift
The deadlift is a compound full-body exercise that primarily targets the posterior chain. It's essential for building total body strength and power.
Check my form live- Sets
- 3-5
- Reps
- 3-6
- Rest
- 3-5 min
Technique
How to do it
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot
- 2
Bend at hips and knees to grip the bar outside your legs
- 3
Keep chest up and back straight
- 4
Push through your whole foot and extend hips and knees together
- 5
Keep bar close to body throughout the movement
- 6
Stand fully upright at the top
- 7
Lower the bar by pushing hips back first
- 8
Maintain neutral spine throughout
Coaching cues
- Engage your lats to keep the bar in contact with your legs
- Keep bar path vertical
- Breathe and brace before each rep
- Think about pushing the floor away
- Lock out hips and knees simultaneously
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Starting with hips too high or low
- Bar drifting away from body
- Hitching at lockout
- Looking up excessively