How to perform Deficit Deadlift (Barbell)

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Deficit Deadlift (Barbell)

Also known as: Deficit Deadlift (Barbell).

Deadlift from elevated platform

How to perform this exercise

Stand on a low stable platform and grip the bar from the floor, choosing a height that lets you maintain 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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Understand RPE and RIR

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Progressive overload

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