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Want to master your deadlift technique? Check out these articles on proper deadlift form, exercise variations, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
You may wonder, ‘what muscles do deadlifts work?’ Or maybe you’re thinking about building a bigger deadlift or targeting certain muscle groups over others while deadlifting. So an understanding of the deadlift muscles and their roles is important. So, what are the main deadlift muscles worked? The deadlift primarily works the quads, glutes, hamstrings, lats, …
Having the proper back angle for deadlifts, especially in your start position, is one of the most critical steps in executing the deadlift effectively. The back angle is defined as your torso position in relation to the floor. So, what should your deadlift back angle be? The angle of your back is going to depend …
Your deadlift grip width might seem like an insignificant talking point when it comes to your powerlifting technique. However, I commonly see lifters grip the bar with such glaring faults that if they just tweaked a couple of small things they would be lifting a lot more weight. So what should your grip width be …
Conventional vs sumo deadlifts is a question I always get asked when I give workshops on powerlifting techniques. Neither variation will be naturally easier or harder as it depends on certain individual differences. Is a conventional or sumo deadlift better for you? The first way to decide if a conventional or sumo deadlift is better …
We all know some lifters who have the perfect deadlift form with a straight back that seems effortless. Keeping our back straight means that we are using our core musculature, which is important when lifting maximal loads. So how do you keep your back straight while deadlifting? You need to practice engaging your core properly …
You’re inches from locking out a deadlift and you can’t get your hips through and shoulders back. You fail your deadlift at lockout. This is a frustrating experience, especially when you’re going for a personal best. The good news is that you can train your lockout in specific ways so that you never fail a …
We’ve all seen that video of someone going for a max deadlift, getting close to lock-out, then passing out and falling backward. Rest assured, this is not normal, and passing out can be entirely avoided once you know the reasons why it happens. So why do people pass out from deadlifts? There are four reasons …
When deadlifting you want to ensure your legs and back are primed and ready for the main work of the day. Therefore, having a warm up routine is critical for your performance in the gym. So what does a good deadlift warm-up look like? Based on strength and conditioning research, your deadlift warm-up should include …
