There are several variations of the deadlift, and a ton of tips for performing them correctly for your individual goals. Use the guide below to jump to the parts of the video you're most interested in.
There are several variations of the deadlift, and a ton of tips for performing them correctly for your individual goals. Use the guide below to jump to the parts of the video you're most interested in.
- 0:11 A common deadlifting mistake to avoid
- 0:41 How to get in the proper position
- 1:32 Low vs. high hips position
- 2:41 Head position
- 2:56 How to protect your lower back
- 2:42 Reps and resetting the bar
- 5:30 Sumo deadlift
- 7:18 Snatch-grip deadlift
- 7:53 Romanian deadlift
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