Barbell

Conventional Deadlift

A floor-based barbell lift that coordinates leg drive and hip extension while the back and grip keep the load close to the body.
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Start position
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Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Glutes
Supporting
Hamstrings · Lower back · Trapezius · Forearms
PRIMARY
Glutes
SUPPORTING
Hamstrings · Lower back · Trapezius · Forearms

How to set it up

1
Stand with the mid-foot beneath the bar and feet around hip width.
2
Grip outside the legs and bring the shins close to the bar.
3
Brace the trunk and set the shoulders before lifting the floor load.

How the movement works

1
Push the floor away as the bar rises close to the shins and thighs.
2
Reverse by hinging at the hips, then bend the knees to return the bar to the floor.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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