The main difference between the sumo and conventional deadlift is easy to see: foot position. The conventional variation requires lifters to stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and facing forward ...

If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

The deadlift builds all-over strength, burns calories, and boosts sports performance. Proper deadlift form is vital for maximizing benefits and reducing injury risk, especially for beginners. Most ...

NO TRAINING PLAN can be considered well-rounded without some form of deadlift. This gym staple drives heavy weight that will help you build major muscle in your lower body (along with your hips, traps ...

A simple yet powerful exercise, recommended by U.S. fitness experts, that improves strength, performance, and injury ...

More strength coaches across the U.S. are rethinking the traditional deadlift, favoring a faster, safer, and more effective ...

The "deficit" comes from the extra inch or so of height Saladino gains by standing on a weight plate. You can also use any other stable, flat surface that lifts you slightly off the floor. As Saladino ...

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who's tried one knows, in ...

In the first edition of our new Do It Right series, we cover one of the most important fitness skills you can master: how to deadlift properly. Deadlifting is the simple act of standing up while ...

Here are the exact strength numbers you should be aiming for this year for the squat, bench press and deadlift.

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...