Tip: Touch 'n Go Deadlifts, EMOM
This deadlift variation is often mistaken for cheating. It's not. Here's why, plus a great workout to try.
November 15
Tip: Fix This Common Deadlifting Mistake
Many people are unaware they're doing this. Check it out.
November 9
Tip: 6 Reeves-Grip Trap Bar Exercises
Using a trap bar combined with the Reeves grip (holding the plates) puts you in a great position for training the traps, legs, back, and more.
October 31
Tip: The Rack Pull
This is a great accessory exercise to strengthen your deadlift. Or use it for building your upper back and traps.
October 24
Tip: Reverse Your Romanian Deadlift
Use this exercise to ingrain a good hip hinge, make your lower back feel better, and build a bigger deadlift.
October 20
Tip: The Strangest Deadlift
Looks odd, but this classic lift's emphasis on cross-body loads will quickly bolster your core strength. Here's how to do it.
October 12
Tip: The Block Pull
Use this supplemental lift to strengthen your deadlift if you always miss from the floor. Pull off 3-4 inch blocks.
October 8
Tip: The Rack Deadlift
Use this lift to train your deadlift lockout and build your back and traps.
October 6
Tip: Activate These Muscles Before Deadlifting
Fire up the right muscles before your big pulls and you'll lift heavier and prevent low back pain. Here's what to do.
October 4
Tip: Two Tips for Perfect Deadlifts
These simple cues will make your deadlift feel awesome, keep you safer, and help you pull more weight.
September 21
Tip: Single-Legged Romanian Deadlift
Make the unilateral RDL work even better. Pull your toe towards you.
September 1
Tip: Improve Your Deadlift, Spare Your Low Back
This primer superset teaches you to deadlift correctly, allows your CNS to recover, and it's easy on your aching joints. Check it out.
August 30
Tip: Paused vs. Touch-and-Go Deadlifts
There's a time and place for each style. Here's what you need to know.
August 22
150 Pound Back Extensions for Glutes & Hams
Drop the weenie weights, load back extensions heavy, and watch your deadlift PR skyrocket. And you'll build great glutes and hamstrings.
August 21
Lift Hard, Lift Smart, Recover Faster
Joints hurting? CNS fried? Here's how to intelligently train the bench, deadlift, and squat to keep the gains coming.
August 11
Tip: The Total Back Exercise
If you want a big back and a scary deadlift, this should be a staple in your lifting program. Check it out.
August 8
Tip: Deficit Deadlift with Farmer's Handles
Get stronger from the floor. This exercise combines deficit deadlifts (standing on a plate or platform) with farmers walk handles for a new stimulus.
July 31
Tip: Master This Before You Deadlift
The deadlift is awesome, but make sure you progress up to it correctly. You'll lift more and do it safely. Here's how.
July 29
Tip: Go Deep With Technique
Are you really mastering a lift or mobility drill? Probably not. Here's why.
July 24
Tip: The Ultimate Back-Building Deadlift
Pack muscle onto your back in no time with this challenging deadlift variation.