MOVEMENT GUIDE / BARBELL
Barbell deadlift
Set feet under the bar, hinge to grip, brace with arms straight, push the floor away and stand tall.
Target muscles
Hamstrings and posterior chain
Setup
Set your hips and trunk before moving; begin with light resistance.
Perform the move
Set feet under the bar, hinge to grip, brace with arms straight, push the floor away and stand tall. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Strengthen the back of the thighs for hinging and knee control.
Common mistake
Jerking the bar from a loose starting position.
Alternative
Dumbbell Romanian deadlift
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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