The Deadlift!
This exercise may seem like only big body builders and power lifters should do them but everyone can reap the benefits of the KING of exercises.
Why Deadlifts?
Deadlifts work many of the muscles that the majority of people neglect, the posterior; hamstrings, glutes, low back, and upper back. Which not only is very efficient in building up you metabolism by working a majority of your muscles but can also help with correcting rounded shoulders and low back pain due to a weak core from sitting at a desk during the working hours. One catch…you have to have good form for it to really benefit you.
The Form
I recommend using light weight, the bar, or a pvc pipe to practice with at first. Starting with your feet shoulder width and shoe laces under the bar, “hinge” (not bend at the back) over and grip the bar with your hands placed outside the width of your feet. Bracing your abs, squeezing your shoulder blades and glutes (your butt) together. Dig your heels through the ground as you raise the weight off the ground to an upright position. Lower it back down in a controlled manner, that’s one rep!
Here’s How It’s Done
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