HOW TO DEADLIFT FOR BEGINNERS | QUICK & EASY TUTORIAL

HOW TO DEADLIFT FOR BEGINNERS | QUICK & EASY TUTORIAL

Exercise: Deadlift
Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, Quads,Glutes, Back, Core, Forearms

How to perform Deadlifts

Step 1:
Walk up to the bar making sure that you are standing in the center of the bar. This will be important when doing a deadlift to make sure the bar goes up evenly. Stand about hip width apart with the bar lined up a couple inches away from your shins.

Step 2:
Take a deep breath into your belly making sure your core is tight, arms are straight, and lat muscles are engaged. You are making your body as rigid as possible to avoid any form breakdown when you go to lift the weight.

Step 3:
Hinge at the hips by pushing your butt backwards towards the wall behind you and bend your knee's. When deadlifting your weight should be in your heels not in your toes to maximize leg drive and minimize the chances of throwing out your lower back.

Step 4:
Grab the bar with either a double overhand grip or one hand over and one hand under. You should be grabbing just outside of your legs. Drive through the floor with your feet and as the bar gets to about knee level, push your hips forward and squeeze your butt hard at the top to complete the movement. Lower the bar and continue performing for the desired amount of reps in your program.

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