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By that fact alone, the deadlift is king. Of the three major compound lifts, the deadlift is the only movement that occurs within one motion, not two.

The deadlift is a movement in which your hips hinge backward to lower down and pick up a weighted barbell or kettlebell from the floor. Your back is flat throughout the movement. Some benefits of performing deadlifts include strengthening and gaining more definition in your upper and lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.

Deadlifts are both a leg exercise and a back exercise; the human body is designed to move in patterns, which requires coordinated contraction of multiple muscles to achieve these patterns.

A beginner may choose one to three times a week, with a longer recovery time between exercises. An advanced athlete who has already been hitting the gym up to six days a week and has already been incorporating deadlifts into their routine may be ready for a higher frequency such as five or six times a week.

How Many reps for beginners ?

It totally depends on your goals. Ideally th deadlift is a strength exercise. Reps in the range of 3 to 5. 

For muscle growth, aim for 6-12 reps; for strength, 1-5 reps; and for endurance, over 15 reps. Chalk can enhance your performance by ensuring a steady grip.

How to deadlift correctly ?

Sit your hips back, bend your knees slightly, and lean your torso forward, maintaining a tight core and flat back. Grab the bar, placing your hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing in toward your body. Push your feet into the floor and stand up tall, pulling the weight with you and keeping your arms straight.

Why the deadlift is called ‘dead’ :

A deadlift is a compound exercise where a weighted barbell starts on the floor. This is known as “dead weight.” It is lifted with no momentum, giving the exercise its name.

Why do people faint after a deadlift ?

Once the heavy lifting is done and we stand up before the blood pressure normalises there is a sudden drop of pressure which reduces blood flow to the brain

Deadlifts are a fantastic exercise for building strength, but improper form can lead to injuries. Here are the Three Dangers of Deadlifts: Lower Back Strain: This is the most common danger.

Research shows that weight lifting is good medicine for healthy older adults. While there are many weight-lifting exercises, one move you should always include with your workouts is the deadlift. The deadlift is a simple-looking movement.