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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
glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
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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