Are you looking to boost your deadlifting power? Do you want to unleash your inner strength and conquer the weight room? Look no further than the barbell hip thrust! This simple but effective exercise targets your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, helping you build the strong posterior chain necessary for deadlifting success. Here’s everything you … Read more
The deadlift is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups in the body, including the posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes, and lower back), as well as the upper back, traps, and forearms. It is an essential lift for building strength and power, and it is a staple in many strength and conditioning programs. There are … Read more
Deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are two popular exercises that are often included in strength training programs. While they both target the posterior chain (the muscles that run down the back of the body, including the glutes and hamstrings), there are some key differences between the two movements that make them suitable for different goals … Read more
A dumbbell deadlift is similar to the regular deadlift. But instead of a barbell stacked with heavy plates, two dumbbells replaces the barbell. Picture a deadlift stance, but holding a dumbbell in front of your thighs with your legs should width apart. It’s a considerable variation, which requires you to control two dumbbells instead of … Read more
Kettlebells are one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment you’ll find in a gym. From renegade rows to kettlebell deadlifts, you name it. You can perform most exercises using them. Kettlebells start from very light to very heavy, so they’re a great way of adding a progressive overload to your fitness regime. What are … Read more
The stiff-legged deadlift is a variation of the deadlift done specifically to target the hamstrings. Like a traditional deadlift, it too involves a barbell, however, it’s fundamentally a different movement on its own. To do a stiff-legged deadlift, you stand over the barbell deploy and use an overhand grip while ensuring that your palms are … Read more
More than one-third of adult Britons are not getting enough exercise. This increases their risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. Those that do manage to incorporate a regular workout can attest to the benefits and addictive nature of a great work out session. One great exercise, the deadlift, is probably the most beneficial … Read more