Back
Deficit Deadlift
Stand on small platform with barbell on floor. Grip bar and set back neutral.
- 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
Stand on small platform with barbell on floor.
- 2
Grip bar and set back neutral.
- 3
Drive through heels to lift bar.
- 4
Stand tall without hyperextending.
- 5
Lower under control.
Safety & form
Train smart. Read these notes before adding heavy load.
