Deadlift
Deadlift
Body Position:
- Standing in front of barbell so that barbell touches chins
- Bend knees slightly, flex hips slowly towards 90˚, head looking up, chest out, and shoulder blades pushed back, and grab the bar outside shoulders, arms remain close to the body
- Now, upward motion starts by gradually extending hips forward until standing straight
- Arms remain close to the body and barbell touches mid-thigh
Targeted Muscles
- Quadriceps
- Hamstring
- Gluteals
Stance & Grip
- Neutral stance, toes are parallel, and shoulder-width apart
- Handover grip, palms facing down; hands are just outside shoulders
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Positions:
Common Errors:
Weight is on the toes instead of the heels (flat footed)
The back remains convexly curved – no straight line
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