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More strength coaches across the U.S. are rethinking the traditional deadlift, favoring a faster, safer, and more effective ...

Deadlifts can be intimidating. If you’re the type to overthink the details when you’re anxious, then, you’ve probably studied everything about the deadlift—except for one technique that you can’t see ...

We’re deadlifting this month, and I’d love to hear how it’s going for everyone so far. (I did one workout already, and will try to get in two next week.) But if you’re new to this, or if you find the ...

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who's tried one knows, in ...

Often hailed as the ultimate compound exercise, mastering the deadlift is a game-changer for anyone aiming to build strength and gain muscle. However, many lifters avoid it, fearing that improper form ...

This simple move can lead to advanced gains. There are several ways to perform a deadlift, including sumo (wide stance), mixed grip, and single leg. But rack pulls are our favorite for those just ...

Hafthor Björnsson picked up 1,104 pounds with relative ease on Saturday. Björnsson, the man who plays “The Mountain” on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” set a deadlift world record on Saturday when he became ...

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...

Edgewood sophomores Lincoln Getts and Benson Long were planning to wake up Sunday morning and show the world just how strong they are. Amazingly, after just two years competing, the pair earned two of ...