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Barbell Deadlift

Stand with your mid-foot under the bar and grip the bar with your hands, about a shoulder width apart. Bend your knees, then lift the bar by straightening your back. It is important to keep your back straight. Stand to your full height and hold. Lower the bar to the floor by bending your knees and keeping your back straight.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

traps (mid-back)

Muscles

Muscles worked

traps (mid-back)lower back
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Deadlift work?

The Barbell Deadlift works traps (mid-back) and lower back.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Deadlift?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Deadlift good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Deadlift to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

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