Conventional Deadlift
CompoundIntermediate
How to do it
Muscles
Primary
Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Secondary
Quads, Traps, Forearms, Upper Back
Steps to perform
- 1Stand with mid-foot under the bar, feet hip-width.
- 2Hinge and grip the bar just outside your legs, shins touching it.
- 3Brace hard, flatten your back and push the floor away.
- 4Stand tall with hips and knees locking together, then lower the bar the same way.
Keep the bar dragging up your legs.
Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.