Deadlift
Beginner
Hip-hinge movement pulling a loaded barbell from the floor to a standing lockout position.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringserectorsgriptraps
Equipment
barbell
Coaching Cues
- 1Push the floor away with your feet
- 2Squeeze your lats to keep the bar close
- 3Lock out by driving your hips through
Standards
- 1Hips and knees reach full extension at the top
- 2Bar stays in contact with the legs throughout the pull
- 3Back remains neutral from start to finish
Scaling Options
- •Kettlebell Deadlift
- •Romanian Deadlift with lighter load