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Deadlift - Axle

Equipment:Other
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lower Back, Glutes, Hamstrings

Secondary

Forearms, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand feet hip-width, shins close to axle bar, bar over mid-foot.

  2. 2

    Hinge hips, bend knees, grip thick axle bar (double overhand or mixed), hands shoulder-width.

  3. 3

    Keep back straight, chest up, shoulders slightly over bar.

  4. 4

    Engage core/lats. Drive through heels, extending hips/knees.

  5. 5

    Keep bar close to body.

  6. 6

    Stand tall, shoulders back.

  7. 7

    Lower bar with control: hinge hips first, then bend knees.

  8. 8

    Grip strength is heavily challenged.