Barbell Deadlift
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Bend at your hips and knees to lower your body and grasp the barbell with a shoulder-width grip, keeping your arms straight and outside your knees.
Keep your back straight, chest up, and your gaze forward, then lift the barbell by straightening your hips and knees, not your back.
Once the barbell has reached hip level, pause for a moment, then slowly lower it back to the floor by bending at the hips and knees.
Remember to keep the barbell close to your body throughout the entire movement to avoid injury.
Pro Tip
**Correct Grip:** Your grip strength plays a vital role in deadlifts. Use a mixed grip (one hand overhand, one hand underhand) or a hook grip to hold the bar securely. A common mistake is to grip the bar too wide or too narrow. Your arms should hang straight down from your shoulders. **Breathing Technique:** Proper breathing can help to brace your core, providing stability during the lift. Take a deep breath in, hold it, and then lift. Exhale at the