Deadlift
Learn how to do Deadlift with proper form. Watch the 4K video demonstration, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Deadlift is an Olympic Barbell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings, with secondary activation of the Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Deep Core, Forearms. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70 kg person burns approximately 210 kcal in a 30-minute session.
How to Do Deadlift
1 - Stand and grab the bar with your hands at shoulder width using a pronated grip.
2 - Place your feet wider than shoulder width.
Nice, you're in the starting position
3 - Now, keeping your back straight, push through your legs to lift the bar and straighten your torso while driving your hips forward. Remember to breathe out.
4 - While controlling the movement, return to the starting position while breathing in.
Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Quick Facts: Deadlift
- Type
- Olympic Barbell exercise
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Deep Core, Forearms
- MET value
- 6
- Calories (30 min, 70 kg)
- ≈ 210 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
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