strength · intermediate

Conventional Deadlift

Primary muscles: hamstrings, glutes, back
Secondary: core, forearms
Equipment: barbell

Coaching cues

Bar over mid-foot.
Hips higher than knees, shoulders slightly ahead of the bar.
Wedge, then push the floor away.
Lock out hips and knees together.

Common mistakes

Rounding the lower back.
Yanking the bar off the floor.