Barbell deadlift
- Strength
- Advanced
- Barbell
Muscles worked
Main: Hamstrings · Also: Glutes, Back, Core
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Stand with the bar over mid-foot, grip just outside your legs.
- Brace your abs, flatten your back and push the floor away.
- Stand tall with the bar close to your body, then lower it under control.
Tip: Get coaching on this lift before loading it heavily.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your lower back, hips. This exercise puts load through them.
- Heavy load through the spine. This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.