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The dead lift

At true power weight lifting exercise!



Position for the dead lift

1. Standing in front of a barbell with your feet under the bar, grasp the barbell in an alternate grip (one hand under grip, one hand over grip) with your hands roughly 2 feet apart. Bend over the bar keeping your back straight, knees slightly bent, head up and thrusting your butt out.

Execution of the dead lift

1. Without bending your arms, lift the weight from the floor until your body is completely upright. Lower the weight to the floor and repeat the movement.

2. Keep the movement fluent, slow, and controlled.


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