The Deadlift – Part One

In the minds of a great many people who train with weights, the deadlift is the exclusive domain of powerlifters. Few people include it in their programs, even if they’re primarily interested in gaining size and strength. In many gyms the deadlift is considered dangerous and not allowed. Then, of course, there’s the group that avoid it for a more basic reason — it’s taxing.

In fact, the deadlift is one of the very best core exercises in all of weight training, and it belongs in everyone’s routine, even trainees who aren’t interested in building great strength. What makes the deadlift so beneficial is that it involves so many large muscle groups — and since you can use a good deal of weight, it strengthens all he groups rather nicely.

The Deadlift – Part Two

In my first installment on the deadlift, I presented some of the reasons why the deadlift is a useful exercise for anyone interested in improving overall strength, and I discussed some technique tips. This article will is aimed at people who are already doing deadlifts as part of their routine, lifters who would like to move their numbers up or include more variety in their back programs.