Tutorial: Wide-grip deadlift Tutorial: Wide-grip deadlift

Wide-grip deadlift

Target: Back, lats, glutes

Form tips:

• Take the time to set up and get balanced before each rep.
• Make sure the bar is in front of your shins, over the middle of your feet.
• Your knees and hips should work together to lift.
• Chest up, core locked and drive away from the floor with your feet as you lift – keeping your back as straight as possible.
• Squeeze your glutes as you lift.
• If you are a beginner, close your fists when gripping the bar so it doesn't slip.

Modification – Barbell full deadlift:

• If you struggle with form on the wide-grip variation, try a more conventional deadlift.