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StrengthIntermediate

Deadlift

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Muscles involved

GlutesHamstringsLower backGrip

Equipment

Barbell or dumbbells.

Home version

Dumbbell Romanian deadlift.

Benefits

  • Builds posterior chain strength
  • Reinforces safe hip-hinge mechanics for lifting
  • Strong carryover to daily lifting tasks

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back instead of hinging at the hips
  • Bar drifting away from the shins
  • Hyperextending at the top