Back
Block Pull Deadlift
Place barbell on blocks or plates elevated off the floor. Stand with bar over mid-foot and grip just outside legs.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Focus Area
- Back
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Gluteus Maximus
- Hamstrings
- Erector Spinae
Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Trapezius
Target muscles
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Place barbell on blocks or plates elevated off the floor.
- 2
Stand with bar over mid-foot and grip just outside legs.
- 3
Set back neutral and brace core.
- 4
Drive through heels to extend hips and knees.
- 5
Stand tall without overextending.
- 6
Lower bar under control back to blocks.
Safety & form
Train smart. Read these notes before adding heavy load.
