Deadlift

Learn how to do Deadlift with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 6 Hamstrings GlutesLower BackQuadricepsDeep CoreForearms Olympic Barbell

Deadlift is a Olympic Barbell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings, with secondary activation of the Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Deep Core, Forearms. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Deadlift

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎

1 - Stand and grab the bar with your hands at shoulder width using a pronated grip.

2 - Place your feet wider than shoulder width.

Nice, you're in the starting position 👌

3 - Now, keeping your back straight, push through your legs to lift the bar and straighten your torso while driving your hips forward. Remember to breathe out.

4 - While controlling the movement, return to the starting position while breathing in.


Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Muscles Worked by Deadlift

Primary Hamstrings
Secondary
GlutesLower BackQuadricepsDeep CoreForearms

Equipment

  • Olympic Barbell

Calories Burned Doing Deadlift

Calorie Calculator

MET 6
Estimated burn
210 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Deadlift

Type
Olympic Barbell exercise
Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Deep Core, Forearms
MET value
6
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 210 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Deadlift

What muscles does Deadlift work?

Deadlift primarily targets the Hamstrings, with secondary engagement of the Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Deep Core, Forearms.

How do you do Deadlift correctly?

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Stand and grab the bar with your hands at shoulder width using a pronated grip. 2 - Place your feet wider t

Is Deadlift good for beginners?

Deadlift has a MET value of 6, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Deadlift?

Deadlift requires: Olympic Barbell.

What are the benefits of Deadlift?

Deadlift strengthens the Hamstrings, engages the Glutes and Lower Back and Quadriceps and Deep Core and Forearms.

What exercises are similar to Deadlift?

Similar exercises to Deadlift include Deadlift dengan dumbel, Leg curl berbaring dengan dumbel, Deadlift Romania dengan dumbel, Goblet good morning – Dumbel.

Is Deadlift better than Deadlift dengan dumbel?

Both Deadlift and Deadlift dengan dumbel target the Hamstrings. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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