THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as anything else you'll find yourself doing in a gym: You pick a heavy load up off the ground, then you ...

In the first edition of our new Do It Right series, we cover one of the most important fitness skills you can master: how to deadlift properly. Deadlifting is the simple act of standing up while ...

The deadlift builds all-over strength, burns calories, and boosts sports performance. Proper deadlift form is vital for maximizing benefits and reducing injury risk, especially for beginners. Most ...

TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

When someone says deadlifts, you probably think of a bodybuilder picking up a straight barbell off the ground then putting it back down. It is a great way to help build muscle mass, and improve grip ...

Deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts (RDL) are popular lower-body exercises. Learn the benefits and muscles worked for each and ...

Deadlifts are without a doubt one of the best compound exercises for recruiting muscle and building strength. The trouble with this exercise though is that to perform it you need an Olympic barbell, ...

When it comes to lower-body workouts, deadlifts get a lot of attention. But they have a lesser-known cousin that delivers many of the same benefits, with the added advantage of needing less weight to ...

‘Are you sure you’re just 80kg?’ Cali Joseph deadlifts Phil Daoust at the Fantastic Creatures gym in Walthamstow, east London.Photograph: Alicia Canter/The Guardian One of the lovely things about ...

This simple move can lead to advanced gains. There are several ways to perform a deadlift, including sumo (wide stance), mixed grip, and single leg. But rack pulls are our favorite for those just ...