Barbell Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Soleus, Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Conventional Deadlift
How to: Barbell Deadlift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell over your mid-foot.
- Bend at the hips and knees to grasp the barbell with both hands.
- Keep your back straight, chest up, and engage your core.
- Push through your heels to lift the barbell, extending your hips and knees.
- Bring your shoulders back at the top of the movement and hold for a moment.
- Lower the barbell back to the ground by pushing your hips back first, then bending your knees.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting with the back instead of the legs.
- Not engaging the core.
- Allowing the knees to cave in during the lift.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start.
- Perform the exercise with a raised bar height if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the lift.
- Engage your core before lifting the weight.
- Use a grip that is comfortable for you—overhand or mixed.
Tags
glutes
hips
strength
deadlift
barbell
full body