How To Deadlift - A Beginner's Guide To Mass Moves

By Arnold Sylvester


One of the most important aspects of an effective exercise routine is learning the basic principles of the gym, such as learning how to deadlift properly. Regardless of whether you are learning how to lose weight or build muscle, this exercise will play a key role.

For some reason this exercise is often overlooked and relegated to the scrap heap of workout routines. Certain people even believe it to be dangerous.

There is no scientific evidence to support claims that performing the exercise is bad for you or will prevent you from reaching your goals. In fact, the opposite is true. The key lies in learning how to do it the right way.

It would be foolish to walk in to this exercise without first knowing the proper technique. The same could be said for any move, naturally, but it's particularly true when you will be able to handle big, heavy loads. These tips will set you on your way:

* Plant Your Feet.

* Be sure to only adopt a twenty degree bend in the knee, no further is necessary.

* Hinge forwards at the waist as you lower yourself to pick up the bar.

* Your back should remain flat and tight during this portion of the move.

* With an overhand grip, take a shoulder-width hold of the bar.

* The loaded barbell will rise with you as you begin pushing upwards. Be sure to go through your heels, not your toes.

* As you push up, force your hips forward to help you form a straight line with your body.

* While at the top of the exercise, your chest should stand out and your shoulders should be pushed slightly back.

Wading into a power move like this is not advisable unless you have nailed the technique. The eight steps above will help you to do that, ensuring you progress at an accelerated rate and you remove any danger from the exercise, too.

Let's look at some aspects of the move in a bit more detail now.

The first of which is the bend in your knees. Many people mistakenly sit into this exercise in the same way they would for a barbell squat. It's not the same exercise, and doesn't require the same bend in the knee.

Another important aspect here is to ensure that your back does not arch. Further still, experiment with your grip until you find a variation which suits you. Many people choose a double overhand grip, but success can also be achieved with a double underhand or an opposing grip with each hand. Try them all.

Another key mistake which is often made is to push through the toes instead of the heels. This would cause you to fall off balance. Keeping your center of gravity over the heels is so important, we cannot stress it enough.

Figuring out how to lose weight often leads people down a blind path of confusion, but proven techniques and exercises are beyond a shadow of a doubt the most effective ways to build a better body. Learning how to deadlift properly should be one of the first things on your agenda before you hit the gym for your next workout session.




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