How To Perform The Biggest Move In The Gym - The Barbell Deadlift

By Arnold Sylvester


Any man or woman with high hopes of building a great physique can improve their chances significantly by learning how to deadlift with perfect technique. This exercise is such a powerful move that it is one of the first exercises written into the programs of people looking to learn how to lose weight as well as those looking for strength gains.

However, it remains a very underestimated move which is often ignored or, even worse, people are advised not to perform it for fear of causing damage to their physique.

There is no scientific evidence to support claims that performing the exercise is bad for you or will prevent you from reaching your goals. In fact, the opposite is true. The key lies in learning how to do it the right way.

It would be foolish to walk in to this exercise without first knowing the proper technique. The same could be said for any move, naturally, but it's particularly true when you will be able to handle big, heavy loads. These tips will set you on your way:

* Plant Your Feet.

* Take a 20 degree bend in your knees.

* Hinge forwards at the waist as you lower yourself to pick up the bar.

* Ensure your back remains straight.

* Use an overhand or underhand grip on the bar.

* Push through the heels as you raise the load.

* As you begin to rise up, bring your hips forward to align your body in to one straight line.

* At the top of the move, your lower back should be slightly extended, chest out proud.

If you follow all eight steps above you will learn the perfect technique for getting the most out of this very powerful exercise. Better still, you will do it with perfect form which always ensures better results.

Let's look at some aspects of the move in a bit more detail now.

Most people make the crucial mistake of squatting as they perform this exercise. Avoid this by limiting the bend in your knees to 20 degrees, no more.

Experimenting with your grip can also return great gains, so get creative with the various hand positions as you gain familiarity with the techniques above. Keeping your back straight is the difficult part, but if you can focus on pushing your shoulders back at the peak of the repetition you will eliminate this issue altogether.

Another key mistake which is often made is to push through the toes instead of the heels. This would cause you to fall off balance. Keeping your center of gravity over the heels is so important, we cannot stress it enough.

Figuring out how to lose weight often leads people down a blind path of confusion, but proven techniques and exercises are beyond a shadow of a doubt the most effective ways to build a better body. Learning how to deadlift properly should be one of the first things on your agenda before you hit the gym for your next workout session.




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