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Deadlift

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CompoundTargets: Lats, Lower back, Lower trap, Glutes, Hamstring

About

It is a good workout for your back muscle development, as the muscles in the back of your body can be highly involved while withstanding heavy weights. It is a crucial workout if you want to have perfect back muscles!

How to Deadlift

Starting Position

1. Please position your shins 3cm away from the barbell.

2. Please spread your legs shoulder-width apart.

3. Bend your knees and hips and grip the barbell shoulder-width apart.

4. Keep your chest up and maintain tension in your back and lower body.

Proper Form

1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.

2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.

3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.

4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you lift your upper body, and inhale when you lower it.

Precautions

1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.

2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.

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