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Core Knowledge
Movements
Contents
Deadlift - Barbell
Starting Position
- Stand in front of a loaded barbell and bend at the hips and knees to grab the bar just outside your knees.
Procedure
- Keeping your back flat, squeeze your glutes and stand up, pulling the bar up along your thighs.
- Reverse the motion to lower the bar back down to the floor.
- Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Do not let your back round. Keep the bar close to your legs and keep your shoulder blades back and down throughout the movement.
You Should Feel It
- Working your glutes, hamstrings, and back.
