
Target
glutes
Equipment
barbell
barbell deadlift
upper legsHow 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