Barbell Deadlift

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Learn how to do the Barbell Deadlift with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Lower Back.

Barbell Deadlift exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Deadlift

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Deadlift with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.
  2. 2Bend 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.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and chest lifted as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.
  4. 4As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.
  5. 5Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Deadlift Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

hamstringslower back

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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