Barbell Deadlift (side POV) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hips
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hips
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quads, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Conventional Deadlift
How to: Barbell Deadlift (side POV)
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the barbell over the middle of your feet.
- Bend at your hips and knees to lower your body and grip the barbell.
- Engage your core, straighten your back, and push through your heels to lift the barbell.
- Stand up tall and ensure your hips are fully extended at the top of the lift.
- Lower the barbell back to the ground by bending at the hips and knees.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Not engaging the core.
- Lifting with the arms instead of the legs.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you're a beginner.
- Perform the deadlift with a trap bar for better balance.
Tips
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the lift.
- Engage your core before lifting the weight.
Tags
strength
deadlift
glutes
hamstrings
hips
weightlifting