Deadlift With Barbell

General And Specifics

• beginners should start without weights to get a feeling for this compound free weights exercise
• do not at all get started with a too heavy weight
• the spine could get overcharged: for instance Spinal disc herniation

Starting Position

• your shins are close to the barbell
• feet in hip width distance
• get into the squat position
• place your hands next to the outside of your knees around the barbell
• the shoulders are in a vertical line above the barbell
• the sight is turned up a bit

Correct Execution

• brace your entire body
• pull the shoulder blades together and push the chest forwards
• be sure that the pressure is on your heels
• guide the barbell up with strength, stay close to the shins (the hip moves forwards a bit)
• your back has to be straight in any case
• hold the position for a short moment
• then let the barbell sink slowly, close to shins
• if you want to, practise this exercise without the barbell touching the ground