Male
Barbell Deadlift
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Stand with feet under the bar, shoulder-width apart. 2. Bend over and grip the bar with a shoulder-width grip. 3. Stand up by pulling the bar upward with your legs. 4. Lower the bar controllably to the floor.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep the bar close to your body during the lift. - Initiate the movement by pushing with your legs, not pulling with your back. - Lower controllably, bending your knees and hips while keeping your back straight.
Difficulty
PrincipianteSimilar exercises
Variations and complementary movements
