Deadlift

Posterior chain

Live demo

Deadlift

Tempo

2-0-1-1

GlutesHamstringsErectorsLatsTrapsForearms

Muscle activation

PrimarySynergist
Glutes
78%
Hamstrings
90%
Erectors
98%
Lats
45%
Traps
42%
Forearms
36%

PR

100 kg

Trend

+8%

Sessions

24

How to perform

  1. 1Set up under the bar with shoulder-blades retracted and feet planted.
  2. 2Unrack and lower the bar with control to mid-chest.
  3. 3Drive feet into the floor and press the bar back to lockout.

Cues

Tight upper backElbows ~45°Bar path arcFull lockout