And they are activated during a deadlift, says Kate Georgiadis, CPT, the founder of LIFT. “In a good deadlift, the lifter will first use the muscles of their upper back to get into a tight wedge ...

And they are activated during a deadlift, says Kate Georgiadis, CPT, the founder of LIFT. “In a good deadlift, the lifter will first use the muscles of their upper back to get into a tight wedge ...

The deadlift is a hip-dominant movement that works the glutes, hamstrings, core, back, and trapezius muscles. Because they work so many different muscle groups, deadlifts are an effective exercise ...

When you deadlift, you should feel your glutes and leg muscles doing the work, not your lower back. Keeping your back straight during the lift helps prevent back injuries. Here are some other ...

Perform 3 sets of 5 to 8 reps. According to Markfeld, both deadlift variations require forceful hip extension and engage the core, upper back, and grip muscles. They’re compound movements that ...

The strength exercise—also known as RDLs or stiff-leg deadlifts—helps build muscle along the back of the body, which includes the hamstrings and glutes. Mastering the Romanian deadlift takes ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds ...

Examining the muscles of Eddie Hall, a British strongman and deadlift champion, has given researchers greater insight into muscle strength, which could inform athletic performance, injury ...