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🦵 Deadlift

The Deadlift is an intermediate lower body exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, erector spinae, lats, and core. Hinge at the hips, keep your back flat, and drive through the floor to stand tall. The gold standard for posterior chain strength. It's commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for Low Back Pain, and for general conditioning. Below is how to perform the Deadlift with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.

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Benefits of the Deadlift

Strengthens and activates the hamstrings, glutes, erector spinae, lats, and core
Improves strength
Supports recovery and rehab for Low Back Pain
Great for general conditioning and everyday strength
Can be done at home with no equipment
Performed standing, so it's easy to set up

How to do the Deadlift

Stand with feet hip-width apart, weight (or imagined weight) over mid-foot
Hinge at the hips, sending your hips back while keeping your back flat
Grip bar (or hands at shin level) with arms straight
Drive through the floor, extending hips and knees together
Stand tall at the top, shoulders back. Reverse the motion to return

How many reps & sets

A common starting point is 3 sets of 8 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Form tips

Keep bar/hands tracking close to body
Hips and shoulders should rise together
Full hip extension at lockout — no leaning back
Slow eccentric (lowering) phase for control

Muscles worked

Hamstrings, Glutes, Erector Spinae, Lats, Core

When to be cautious

Acute low back pain
Disc herniation without clearance

Who should do the Deadlift?

The Deadlift is often included in programs for people recovering from Low Back Pain, as well as anyone training for general conditioning, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the lower body. It's rated intermediate.

Deadlift — FAQ

What muscles does the Deadlift work?

The Deadlift primarily targets the hamstrings, glutes, erector spinae, lats, and core.

How many sets and reps of the Deadlift should I do?

A common starting point is 3 sets of 8 reps. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Is the Deadlift good for Low Back Pain?

Yes — the Deadlift is commonly used in rehab for Low Back Pain. Confirm with your clinician before starting, especially if you have pain.

Do I need equipment for the Deadlift?

No — the Deadlift needs no equipment and can be done at home.

When should I avoid the Deadlift?

Take care or skip it if you have: acute low back pain and disc herniation without clearance. When in doubt, check with your physiotherapist.

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