THE BARBELL DEADLIFT is of the most important exercises for anyone looking to build lower body strength and size, and for good reason. The compound movement recruits the big muscle groups of the legs ...

When someone says deadlifts, you probably think of a bodybuilder picking up a straight barbell off the ground then putting it back down. It is a great way to help build muscle mass, and improve grip ...

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 ...

The deadlift is one of the gold standard lifts in the gym. Its pretty simple, really: You load a barbell up with weight, grab it with a shoulder-width grip, plant your feet on the floor and lift.

Deadlifts are a great way to work almost half the muscles in your body—your hamstrings and back especially. But if you can’t hold onto the bar, it’s hard to benefit. Here are a few tips especially for ...

How to use each one for stronger glutes, hamstrings and overall lower-body power ...

This odd-looking deadlift hits your legs hard and spares your lower back ...

When you first start doing deadlifts, you’re probably thinking about how hard they are for your back, your butt, your legs. But once the motion is second nature, another body part comes into play: ...