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Deadlift

backbarbell

Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind — Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind. Illustration by Anatomography, CC BY-SA 2.1 JP, via Wikimedia Commons.

Primary muscle

back

Equipment

barbell

How to perform

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Grip bar at hip width. Keep chest up and back flat. Drive hips forward to lift.