What Does the Dead Lift Work?
Back and Shoulders
When you maintain the proper form for a dead lift, your back and shoulders support the weight of the dumbbell/barbell/kettlebell, not your arms. As you move the weights, your shoulder blades squeeze together for an effective back and shoulder workout. Note that by keeping your back flat, you'll isolate the back muscles so they become fatigued, but not sore.
Quadriceps
As you bend your legs to perform a dead lift, you'll press down into your quads in order to stabilize yourself and bring the weights upward. As long as you maintain a squat position as though you were about to sit in a chair, your quads will get an effective workout.
Glutes and Hips
When you complete a dead lift, your hips and glutes should be stable and shouldn't move. Still, you'll need to flex your glutes in order to create balance and help propel the upward motion. The deeper your squat as part of your technique, the better the glute isolation will be.
Core
When completing a dead lift, all those muscle groups must be engaged in order to support your body as you lift the weights upward. This can help you get more out of your workout by strengthening your core along with your glutes, back and quads.
Technique
To perform the dead lift, start with your feet under the bar, spaced roughly shoulder-width apart. Squat down with your back straight and arms extended downward. Once your hands reach the bar, grab onto it with a shoulder-width grip. Stand straight up, looking forward, and pull your shoulders back slightly once you reach the top of the movement. Put the bar down the same way you lifted it up; repeat.
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