YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to ...

Deadlifts and squats are effective exercises for gaining lower body strength. Both moves strengthen the muscles of the legs and glutes, but they activate slightly different muscle groups. This ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds ...

Or, perhaps you don’t know exactly what muscles it’s supposed to work. However, there is a reason why deadlifts stand among the fundamental exercises you should be including in your gym routine.

Deadlifts might conjure images of Olympic athletes straining to pull overloaded barbells off the floor—not something a normal person would consider doing, but that's not the case! Every time Fit ...

With his expert input, we’ve created a comprehensive introduction to the deadlift, explaining how to perform it correctly, common mistakes to avoid, an overview of the working muscles and a ...

The barbell deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your posterior chain and build lower body muscle. The movement seems simple from the outset: pick up the weight from the ...

Deadlifts are a great exercise for your back, butt, and legs, and they're a key movement if you hope to get anywhere in powerlifting, strongman—or the king of all sports, helping a friend move ...

Tamara Walcott broke her own World Raw Powerlifting Federation record on Saturday when she successfully completed a 639-pound deadlift. Per ESPN's Maya A. Jones, Walcott hit the mark on her third ...