Dead Lift Exercises


Rack Pull Dead Lifts - Leg Exercise

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Primary Muscle: Quads
Secondary Muscle: Glutes, Lower Back, Back, Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment Needed: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Proper Exercise Technique: Think of a deadlift as a squat, only the bar is in your hands rather than on your back.

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Trap Bar Dead Lift - Leg Exercise

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Primary Muscle: Quads
Secondary Muscle: Glutes, Lower Back, Back, Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment Needed: Trap Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Proper Exercise Technique: Think of a deadlift as a squat, only the bar is in your hands rather than on your back.
I love the trap bar dead lifts as a lower body max effort or power lifting [...]

Hex Dumbbell Hold - Grip Exercise

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Main Muscle Worked: Forearms,grip
Other Muscles Worked: Back,traps, Legs
Equipment: Wrist Roller
Mechanics Type: Compound

RDL - Leg Exercise

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings
Other Muscles Worked: Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound

Like squats this exercise works much more than just your legs. I suggest performing straight-leg deadlifts off a flat bench by standing on the end. This will do two things. First it will improve your balance. Second it will allow for a greater [...]

Neck Harness

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Main Muscle Worked:Neck
Other Muscles Worked: traps
Equipment:neck harness
Mechanics Type:Isolation

I’m a card carrying member of the Neckwork Network. I think every man should be doing neck work, regardless of sport. No one wants to have a stack of dimes holding their head in place. It’s embarrassing. As for exercises, I’m not a big fan of neck [...]

Dead Lift Leg Exercises

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Primary Muscle: Quads
Secondary Muscle: Glutes, Lower Back, Back, Calves, Hamstrings
Equipment Needed: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Proper Exercise Technique: Think of a deadlift as a squat, only the bar is in your hands rather than on your back.

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The Stance: Approach the loaded barbell and assume a stance about as wide as your [...]