{"id":19663,"date":"2017-04-11T08:08:50","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T08:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=17861"},"modified":"2023-11-02T03:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T03:50:49","slug":"how-to-deadlift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/how-to-deadlift\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deadlift – Complete Form Guide and Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"T<\/span>he Deadlift is by far one of the best exercises to include in any workout, for any goal. Whether it\u2019s fat-burning, muscle building or strength training, you need to deadlift!<\/p>\n

You can deadlift with whatever type of weights you prefer, be that Barbell, Dumbbell or Kettlebell. If you stick to the form points we show you in the below video, you will be fine.<\/p>\n

Deadlift is predominantly a leg exercise, but works almost all your lower body musculature, which is why it is such a good exercise to add to your workouts.<\/p>\n

You will work your Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower back, Core and Abs, and Quads to a small degree.<\/p>\n

To protect your lower back and maintain a neutral spine, you should make sure you keep your belly button pulled back to engage your underlying core muscles and brace your abs while you perform the exercise.<\/p>\n

Take a look at our video tutorial below where I guide you through the exercise and outline the main technique points of how to deadlift.<\/p>\n

If you need something to print off and take to the gym as a reminder, the step-by-step exercise technique is further down this page.<\/p>\n