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Deadlift (Band-Resisted) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lower Back, Glutes, Hamstrings

Secondary

Forearms, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Attach resistance bands from barbell sleeves to low anchor points (rack base/pegs/dumbbells).

  2. 2

    Set up for conventional deadlift: feet hip-width, bar over mid-foot, grip just outside shins.

  3. 3

    Hips low, back straight, chest up.

  4. 4

    Perform deadlift against bar weight and increasing band resistance.

  5. 5

    Drive through heels, extend hips/knees, stand tall.

  6. 6

    Lower bar with control.

  7. 7

    Repeat. Focuses on lockout strength.