barbell deadlift
barbell deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.
Step 5
Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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