Deadlifts

This is an instructional video to correctly demonstrate Deadlifts

The content in this video is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to replace a physiotherapy or medical consultation.

Step by Step

  1. This exercise works your gluteals, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, back and even your upper body.
  2. It is a great functional exercise for rehabilitation of some back, hip, knee and ankle injuries
  3. From a standing position, with your feet between hip and shoulder width apart.
  4. Have the bar over your mid-foot,
  5. Bend your hips and knees to reach and grab the barbell at shoulder width apart
  6. Your lower back should be straight and your heels should stay in contact with the floor
  7. Next lift the barbell up by straightening your hips and knees,
  8. Keep the bar pulled towards your shins, using your lats and squeeze your shoulder blades together through out
  9. At the top squeeze you buttocks to fully extend your hips but do not extend your lower back
  10. Next slowly lower back the start position by bending your hips and knees and once again your lower back should be straight and your heels should stay in contact with the floor and the bar should run along your shins to the mid foot start position.
  11. For strengthening you should perform 6-10 reps to fatigue
  12. You should perform 3-5 sets with 3 minutes rests
  13. This session can be done 2-3 times per week
  14. For endurance you should perform 15-25 reps to fatigue
  15. For endurance you should perform 15-25 reps to fatigue
  16. You should perform 3-5 sets with no more than 30 second rests
  17. This session can be done 2-3 times per week

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