WEIGHTSBack Barbell

How to Do Conventional Deadlift

Feet hip-width. Grip bar outside knees. Hinge at hips, keep back flat. Stand tall.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

Follow these cues for correct Conventional Deadlift form

1
Setup
Feet hip-width
2
Movement
Grip bar outside knees. Hinge at hips, keep back flat
3
Lockout
Stand tall

Coaching Cues

Lat engagement before the pull — 'protect your armpits'
Push the floor away, don't just yank the bar
Hips and shoulders rise at the same rate off the floor

Muscles Worked

Primary: Back

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