Defranco Fitness Tips: How to Practice Proper Deadlift Form

The barbell deadlift is one of the greatest exercises of all time for developing full body strength. It really is the king of all lifts. Unfortunately, most people do it wrong and they end up injuring their low back because of it. So, today I am going to go over proper deadlift form.

[ironwill]

Best DL instruction video i've ever seen, thanks a lot

[Sevensliders]

I will repeatedly watch this until I correct my form. Thank you very much for this clear and precise instruction, and yes, I am definitely in the majority of getting their deadlifts wrong and seek to correct it.

[richkim]

Amazing form, great technical instruction yet short and straight to the point. Will definitely reevaluate my deadlift form to perfect it. Great stuff Onnit.

[anthonytalorico]

Excellent instruction! Deadlifts are safe for the lower back when done properly! I They are a great preventive measure against back injuries when done this way. 20 years of chiropractic practice and 30 years of dead lifting, and that is some of the best instruction I have seen.