Tip: Constant Tension RDL
With this Romanian deadlift variation, you don't reset the bar every rep. Lighten the weight a bit and shoot for constant tension.
July 30
Tip: Single-Leg Reeves Deadlift
Single-leg trap bar exercises in the style of the Reeves deadlift (hands on plates, not bar) provides the perfect stimulus for crushing every muscle in the body.
July 18
Reeves Deadlift: The Classic Lift Upgraded
A new look at the forgotten movement that played a big part in creating one of history's most admired bodies.
July 15
Tip: The Reverse Paused Deadlift
This technique uses a pause during the lowering portion of the rep. Great for strength development, technique improvement, and muscle growth.
July 5
Tip: Hammer Your Hamstrings With Landmine RDLs
Build and strengthen your posterior chain AND save your back with this exercise.
July 2
Tip: Romanian Deadlift With Band
Use this to fire up your hams, glutes, and upper back before deadlifts. It's great for grooving the hip hinge pattern.
Uncomplicated Barbell Strength
Want to boost your big three? Use CAT squats, T-shirt benches, and paused deads. Here's how.
June 27
Tip: Deadlift Setup: Take the Slack Out
Just before liftoff, take the slack out by pulling the chest up and pulling the bar against the weights. Listen for the clink.
May 24
Tip: Olympic Deadlift
This is a hybrid between deadlifts and the traditional Olympic clean pull.
May 10
Tip: Always Do This Before You Deadlift
These two simple cues will help you lift more weight and do it safely.
May 9
Tip: Advanced Tactics for Advanced Deadlifters
To improve your deadlift, use a combo of strength-skill work and progressive range of motion training (PRM). Here's how.
May 8
Tip: Master the Deadlift Jump
Increase athleticism and smash your deadlift PR. Add this to your program. Here's how to do it.
May 7
Tip: Deadlift – Tripods vs. Elf Slippers
Not many lifters think about the bottoms of their feet when they pull big weights. They should. Here's why.
May 6
Tip: The Deadlift and Carry Challenge
Combine two killer exercises and get better at just about everything. Take a look.
April 24
Tip: Landmine Sumo Deadlift
This a great alternative exercise if deadlifts are too hard on your back. Lean forward and keep the weight on your toes to hit the glutes harder.
Tip: Stop This!
Standing on an elevated surface has its place, but most people misuse this training method. Here's what they're getting wrong.
March 28
Tip: Roll the Bar, Set a Deadlift PR
World record deadlifts have been set using this method, but some powerlifters hate it. Check it out.
March 17
Tip: Touch-And-Go Deadlift – Good Form
The key is that it's not a bounce; it's a one-second pause. Tension is maintained and the bar is lowered under control.
March 15
Tip: Avoid Kyphotic Posture
For hip hinge exercises like RDLs and deadlifts, watch out for this common mistake.
February 27
Tip: Deadlift – Trunk Flexion vs. Hip Flexion
Hip flexion good. Trunk flexion bad. Here's why and what each looks like so you can make sure your form is correct.