Tutorial: Barbell full deadlift

Barbell full deadlift

Target: Back, glutes, lats, quads, hamstrings

Form tips:

• Take the time to set up and ensure you are balanced before each rep.
• Make sure the bar is in front of your shins, over the middle of your feet.
• When standing up, your knees and hips should work together to lift.
• Keep your core engaged and back straight.
• Focus on driving the ground away with your firmly-planted feet.
• Remember to squeeze your glutes.
• If you're a beginner, close your fists when gripping the bar so it doesn't slip.

Modification – Barbell hip thrust:

• If deadlifts strain your lower back, use hip thrusts to isolate and strengthen the hip hinge movement.