Deadlifts are one of the most effective movements to adding strength and lean muscle to your physique. Deadlifts are a compound exercise that engages all your major muscle groups. No other movement does more for your entire body than deadlifts. It directly targets your core muscles which play a important role in your posture, balance, and power. It is also great for improving the posterior chain which is muscles in the rear of the body such as hamstrings, glutes, lowerback, and calves. These muscles are very important for athletic performance and correct posture. This lift works more muscles simultaneously than any other movement and when performed correctly will help build thoracic muscles that support the spine. It is also very effective at increasing your grip strength.


  Deadlifts are also a very functional movement. If your performing physical labor or daily chores try to mimic the same form you use while deadlifting. You will find that lifting heavy objects off the floor will become easier and will help prevent lower back pain if lifted correctly. These lifts are very energy demanding and taxing on the respiratory system. Adding them to your workout routine will improve your cardio and conditioning. Their are many variations of this lift used to target different muscle groups. Traditional deadlifts, romainian deadlifts, sumo, and suitcase deadlifts. It is a very dynamic motion with a ton of benefits to your body, but it is imperative that the movement is done correctly. Make sure you know what your doing before trying this lift. Never sacrifice form for weight, its a lot more effective to your body to perform this movement properly with lighter weight than risking injury by trying to let your ego lift it.

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