How To Do The Deadlift With Proper Form

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Here is a deadlift instructional video that I shot while working out last week down at the Las Vegas Athletic Club.

The deadlift is one of the oldest weight training exercises and it is also one of the most effective exercises for overall total body muscular development. There is a lot of confusion and misconceptions when it comes to the deadlift. Some people think that it is a dangerous exercise. However, when it is done properly, it is one of the most productive exercises that you can do in your workouts.

To get more deadlift training tips check out my 7 week deadlift cycle, which is included as an extra bonus report with the Blast Your Bench program.

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• deadlift
• sumo
• stiff
• leg
• stiffleg
• romanian
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[ZapsterJJ]

I take weightlifting class as of now in high school and we max deadlift every week, do you have any tips for really being ready for this?

[leemhayward]

@ZapsterJJ

I would never recommend that you max out every week. Even top powerlifters will cycle their training and only max out every 2-3 months. Most of your time should be spent on building strength, not testing it.

[cedarfallslifting]

I like the thick stocky build, how tall are you and what do you weigh? check out my videos and see if my form's alright, any feedback would be appreciated:)

[leemhayward]

@cedarfallslifting

I'm 5'6 and weigh about 220 in the off season and I'll diet down to 195 for competition.

[Insanitiii455]

i have a question. if u were going to say ooh i max deadlift 500 for example. does it matter if its sumo or regular? wud it still count as a max out deadlift

[leemhayward]

@Insanitiii455

Either style is acceptable in competition, it's just personal preference.

[leemhayward]

@ampa4president

When you do the exercise right you'll feel it working right through your back, hips, glutes, and legs.

[Jessemays313]

@shampoo2 yes, you dont lift bars in reality, and no people wouldnt bench press crates. Weightlifting is a sport utilizing bars and weight discs for safety and simplicity. Whose gonna lift rocks in a gym and find various weights. That said i feel kinda bad for cavemen bulking up mustve sucked back inthe stoneage

[MrGetfit123]

thankyou for the advice..

[shampoo02]

Good job and all but can I just ask a question what is the big deal with deadlifts when the bar comes off the floor pretty good amount.Yes I agree its the most functional workout in the gym but to say its natural I disagree to a point being that when you lift something off the ground its almost always flat and you have to squat more lower .For some reason deadlifts just seem like a short range of motion.To me rock or boulder lifting is wear more strength and power is and its more full range

[DEIMOSLOL]

;/ I think i'll stay away from deadlifts. Too scared i'll bust my back.

[helghast82nd]

I am a firm beliver in guiding the bar with my legs

[MrDrneshter]

I did exercise 2 months and i improved myself.Is there anyone can say that how can i find working program?

[LieutenantCorndog]

@ZapsterJJ

I'm a beginner and I'm on a program where I deadlift one set for 5 reps every 4 or 5 days. I set a new max every workout. My 5rmax has gone from 115 to 210 in 5 weeks. My advice is to eat a lot and gain weight.