"A deadlift is primarily a back exercise," he says. "Your posterior chain lights up like a Christmas tree when you perform ...

EVEN IF YOU'VE never stepped foot into a gym in your life, you've likely performed a deadlift (or at least the key movements behind the classic compound exercise). If you've ever hinged over to pick ...

Deadlifts are a compound exercise that trains multiple muscle groups at once, such as the hamstrings, glutes, and core, among others. A deadlift is a compound exercise where a weighted barbell starts ...

Even if you've never stepped foot into a gym in your life, you've likely performed a deadlift (or at least the key movements behind the classic compound exercise). If you've ever hinged over to pick ...

Sick of doing traditional deadlifts? Not only are Romanian deadlifts (aka RDLs) the perfect exercise to shake up your fitness routine, but they're also a surefire way to strengthen your hamstrings and ...

If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

Whether you're chasing posterior chain gains or a new personal best, the deadlift is a compound move that ticks all the boxes. Crowned the king of barbell lifts, no other exercise rules the gym in ...

Deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts are full-body exercises. Deadlifts may be better for building overall strength and power, while Romanian deadlifts better target the glutes and hamstrings. Deadlifts ...

Deadlifts can be the type of move that leave you wondering—is this even worth it?! But fear not, your sweat and precious gym time isn't going to waste. Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., owner and head trainer at ...