StrongMan Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Deadlift
How to: StrongMan Deadlift
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and barbell positioned over the middle of your feet.
- Bend at your hips and knees to grip the bar with both hands, keep your arms just outside your knees.
- Engage your core and back muscles, push through your heels, and stand up straight, lifting the bar off the ground.
- Lower the bar back to the ground by hinging at the hips, keeping a straight back.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Lifting with the arms instead of the legs.
- Starting with the bar too far from the shins.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
- Perform the deadlift with a trap bar for a more neutral position.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the lift.
- Engage your core to protect your spine.
- Set your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
StrongMan Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
strength
deadlift
hips
thighs
barbell
powerlifting