Deadlift

The Deadlift is a weightlifting exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell (or, in the case of the trapbar deadlift, a loaded trapbar) off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position. It is one of the three gauges of powerlifting, and is an excellent exercise for overall body development if done properly.

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The deadlift is an excellent compound movement that works virtually every muscle, with emphasis on the quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and most muscles in the back. The remaining muscles are involved in stability control. The areas that garner the most benefit from this are the hips, thighs, buttocks, lower back, and to some extent, the trapezius and forearms.

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