Deadlift

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The deadlift is often called the king of lifts—and for good reason. It trains nearly every muscle in the body and teaches you how to pick up heavy weight safely from the floor. Whether your goal is raw strength, athletic performance, or injury resilience, the deadlift delivers.

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the barbell positioned over your midfoot.
2. Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to grip the bar just outside your legs, using a double overhand or mixed grip.
3. Flatten your back, engage your core, and pull the slack out of the bar by setting your shoulders.
4. Drive through your feet to stand tall, keeping the bar close to your body as you lift.
5. Lock out at the top with hips and knees fully extended.
6. Reverse the motion under control to return the bar to the floor.
7. Reset and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Video demonstration of Deadlift

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