Understanding the Deadlift and Its Variations

Abstract

Apply It! From this article, the reader should: • Understand what the deadlift exercise is and how it can be beneficial for anyone going through a resistance training program; • Gain foundational knowledge about the similarities and differences between deadlift exercise variations; • Be able to avoid the common errors associated with the deadlift exercises in order to stay safe and injury-free; and • Know how to determine which deadlift exercise variation is best for a particular individual.