How to Do Barbell Deadlift: Step by Step
- Bar over mid-foot, shins close to bar
- Grip just outside knees, pull slack out of bar
- Flat back — chest up, lats engaged
- Drive through the floor, hips and shoulders rise together
- Lock out with hips, don't hyperextend
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rounding lower back — use lighter weight, brace hard
- Starting with hips too low (turning it into a squat)
- Jerking the bar off the floor instead of smooth pull
Barbell Deadlift Tips
- Mixed grip or hook grip prevents the bar from rolling out of your hands
- Think 'push the floor away' rather than 'pull the bar up'
- Keep your neck neutral — don't look up
- Use chalk for better grip before resorting to straps
Muscles Worked
hamstringsglutesbackcore
Equipment
barbell
Tracking
Count reps