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barbell deadlift
Target

glutes

Equipment

barbell

barbell deadlift

upper legs

How to Perform the barbell deadlift

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.

2

Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower your torso and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Keep your back straight and chest lifted as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

4

As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.

5

Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hamstringslower back