Deadlift
Also known as: barbell deadlift, conventional deadlift, sumo deadlift, posterior chain lift, deadlift technique
How to do the Deadlift
Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot, grip just outside knees, chest up, shoulders over the bar, core engaged.
Movement: Drive through the heels, extend hips and knees to lift the bar along the shins to a standing position. Lower the bar under control to the floor by hinging at the hips first, then bending the knees.
Standards:
- Bar stays close to the body throughout the lift
- Full hip and knee extension at the top
- Controlled descent to starting position
Focus Points: Maintain neutral spine, engage core, drive with legs, and avoid rounding the back.
Workouts with Deadlift
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Diane21-15-9 reps for timeDeadlift · Strict Handstand Push-UpFor Time
Donny5 rounds for timeDeadlift · Box JumpFor Time
DT5 rounds for timeDeadlift · Hang Power Clean · Push JerkFor Time
GriffinFor timeDeadlift · Run · Box Jump · Run · DeadliftRep ladder
Linda10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for timeDeadlift · Bench Press · CleanFor Time
Lumberjack 20For timeDeadlift · Run · Kettlebell Swing · Run · Overhead Squat · Run · Burpee · Run · Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up · Run · Box Jump · Run · Dumbbell Squat Clean · RunFor Time
Paul5 rounds for timeDeadlift · Hang Power Clean · Push JerkFor Time
The Seven7 rounds for timeStrict Handstand Push-Up · Thruster · Knees-to-Elbows · Deadlift · Burpee · Kettlebell Swing · Kipping Pull-UpSimilar exercises
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