All Lower Back lifts

Conventional Deadlift

This is training information, not medical advice.

Conventional Deadlift starting positionConventional Deadlift finishing positionDemo

How to perform

  1. Stand with mid-foot under the bar, hinge and grip just outside the legs.
  2. Brace, push the floor away, and stand tall.
  3. Hinge back to lower the bar with control.

Tips

  • Keep the bar path vertical and close.
  • Lock out with glutes—do not hyperextend the lumbar spine.

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