Exercise guide
Deadlift
Works your glutes, hamstrings and lower back, with help from your quads, upper back and forearms. Barbell. Experienced.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesglutes, hamstrings and lower back
Helpersquads, upper back and forearms
EquipmentBarbell
LevelExperienced
In your plan3 sets of 3-6 reps
Rest3 minutes
How to do it
- Stand with the bar over the middle of your feet, feet hip width.
- Hinge down and grip the bar just outside your legs. Chest up, back flat, and pull the slack out of the bar.
- Big breath, brace, and push the floor away, keeping the bar close until you stand tall with hips and knees straight.
- Lower it with control by pushing your hips back, then bending your knees once the bar passes them.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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