How to perform Deadlift (Barbell)

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Deadlift (Barbell)

Also known as: Deadlift (Barbell).

Barbell deadlift extending the hips and knees together to stand with the load.

How to perform this exercise

Place the feet under the bar about hip width, grip just outside the legs and brace with a neutral spine.
Push against the floor and extend the hips and knees together to stand with the load, keeping the arms long.
Move the hips back and bend the knees to lower the weight under control. Reset before the next repetition.

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