Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Deadlift, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings, Latissimus dorsi, Trapezius |
Setup
Start with the bar close to the shins and shoulders slightly ahead of the bar.
How to do it well
- Set the bar over midfoot
- Brace hard and take the slack out of the bar
- Push the floor away and lock out the hips
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back
- Jerking the bar off the floor
Free programs with Deadlift
- First Strength (3 day)
- Tiered Strength (4 workouts, 3 days a week)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
- First Strength: Five Fives (3 day)
- Home Barbell Basics (3 day)
- Strength and Size Starter (3 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.