Deadlift
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The deadlift is a foundational strength training exercise that targets the lower body and core, promoting overall strength and stability. It involves lifting a loaded barbell from the ground using a hip hinge motion, engaging multiple muscle groups.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot.
- Bend at hips and knees, gripping the bar with hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the chest, engage the core, and straighten the back.
- Push through heels to lift the bar, extending hips and knees fully.
- Lower the bar with control, keeping the back straight.
Muscles worked
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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