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Deadlifting 101 💪 Deadlifts are one of the most effective full -...

We take a closer look at Deadlifting 101 💪 Deadlifts are one of the most effective full -... and its implications for both beginners and experts in most. Deadlifting 101 Deadlifts are one of the most effective full-body lifts! Here’s how to do it right and what muscles you’ll be working: 1. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell over your midfoot. 2. Grip the bar with hands just outside your knees. Keep your arms straight! 3. Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your body to grab the bar with a neutral spine (don’t round your back!). 4. Drive through your heels, engage your core, and stand up tall, pulling the bar straight up while keeping it close to your body. 5. Lock out at the top by fully extending your hips and knees—don’t over-arch your back. Muscles Worked: • Hamstrings (posterior chain!) • Glutes (booty gains! ) • Lower back (erector spinae) • Core (abs & obliques for stabilization) • Quads and forearms for grip strength. T...