Deadlifts work muscles all over your body and can even improve your posture — but getting the right form is essential to the ...

The glutes are the muscles that make up your backside and butt. They're one of the main movers in a deadlift since they're "responsible for the extension—that's what's going to really drive that ...

NO TRAINING PLAN can be considered well-rounded without some form of deadlift. This gym staple drives heavy weight that will help you build major muscle in your lower body (along with your hips, traps ...

If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

When it comes to weight-training exercises, few are as popular as deadlifts. Trailing only behind bench press and squat exercises, according to one report, deadlifts have long been a favorite among ...

If you prefer deadlifts as a leg day over back day exercise, RDLs are a great option. With RDLs, begin with a barbell or dumbbells in front of your thighs. Hinge at your hips to lower the weight down ...

Can you deadlift in squat shoes? Learn how heel height affects your balance, leverage, and strength, and find out why most lifters perform better with flat, minimal shoes for the deadlift.

Competitive sports often require special spaces or equipment, and that’s true of most strength sports. Weightlifting (the kind they do in the Olympics) requires bouncy bumper plates and a gym that won ...

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A deadlift, in which you grab a barbell from the ground and stand up with it, is both one of the simplest barbell lifts and one of the heaviest. But what happens if you do the lift with your feet ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds this ...

Add “stealth strength” to reasons why not to underestimate women. A petite fitness trainee who went viral on TikTok for her epic 265-pound deadlift said she did it to prove wrong the men in her gym.