barbell deadlift
A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell deadlift
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.
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.
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.
As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.
Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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