Barbell Deadlift

Muscles involved

Glutes

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

Barra

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Gluteus maximusAdductor magnusErector spinaeHamstringsQuadricepsSoleus

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