Strong lats could make your barbell deadlift safer and more effective than EVER! Do deadlifts work the lats? Yes, the lats get engaged during the deadlifts. However, don’t expect much growth and strength of the lats from deadlifts alone. When you learn how to engage the lats in the deadlift it stabilizes your shoulders and … Read more
I remember when I first started working out, I almost never did deadlifts. As soon as I included it into my workout program my trapezius (traps) accelerated in strength and growth. I kid you not, within 3 months it got to the point where my back was literally hugging against my t-shirts. I was in … Read more
Key Points The deadlift is often called a “king of all exercises”. Why? It is a compound movement that works the entire body. Are you looking for ways to improve you deadlift strength and add extra weight to the bar? You are in the right place. In this article, we will cover the most effective … Read more
Key Points Everyone usually agrees, the deadlift is awesome! In fact I would recommend it to almost all lifters from different facets of sport and fitness as it engages so many muscles of the lower and upper extremities. [1] Do you feel as if anatomy are affecting your deadlift? Maybe you’re a tall guy, how … Read more
Key Points Some people are predisposed to be better at certain exercises. Their build allows them to naturally create better leverage and create more force in certain positions. The deadlift is no different. If you have a long torso with long legs and long arms, you are predisposed to be great at conventional deadlifts. So … Read more
Key Points So many types of deadlifts with such little time! The block deadlift is yet another variation of the deadlift. A deadlift block pull is an elevated deadlift with the use of wooden blocks. Many athletes and strength lifters use the block pull to strengthen the back. So are block deadlifts right for you? … Read more
Key Points Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran to the gym, having upper back pain while deadlifting is not uncommon. When you lift a heavy weight, your muscles are challenged in new ways, which can lead to them feeling sore after your workout. DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) is widely accepted as ‘just … Read more
Key Points If you’ve been in the gym and have noticed some people doing deadlifts in the squat rack, you may have wondered what they were doing. In this article, we’re going to explain the differences between rack pull vs deadlift, so you can figure out if it’s something great to add to your workout … Read more
Key Points The deadlift is one of the best compound exercises to strengthen your posterior chain muscles and develop strength. The same goes for the sumo deadlift. But what if you can’t do the sumo deadlift properly because of an injury, travel, or something else? Is there a sumo deadlift substitute? To answer the question, … Read more
Key Points Deadlifts are such a great fundamental exercise for all sports. Most sports require some sort of vertical jump or power to generate through the legs. Coaches and trainers implement different types of agility exercises to get their players ready and stack performance. But what about deadlifts? Do deadlifts help vertical jump? Yes! Deadlifts … Read more
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