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Barbell Deadlift

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Lower Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Deadlift is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.

2

Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower your torso and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Keep your back straight and chest lifted as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

4

As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.

5

Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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