Dead Lift

The deadlift is a weight training exercise in which a loaded barbell or bar is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips, then lowered by controlled effort to the ground. It is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.

The deadlift can be broken down into three parts: The setup, the initial pull or drive, and the lockout.

When performing a deadlift, a lifter will set up in a position that eccentrically loads the gluteus maximus, minimus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semi membranosus while the muscles of the lumbar contract isometrically in an effort to stabilize the spine.

Keep the muscles of the back contracted tightly in order to maintain a safe posture throughout the motion.

Drive up and forward with the hips and legs to stand erect and lift the bar.