Man deadlifting on a powerlifting competition.

The Deadlift

Eleiko Education·5 min read·Download Paper

The deadlift valuable exercise for those training for sports or for clients who are interested in body recomposition or general fitness.

The deadlift is one of the three movements used in powerlifting competition but is also a valuable exercise for those training for other sports or for clients who are just interested in body recomposition or general fitness.

In this paper, we will examine the evidence that using the deadlift in training gives various benefits. We will also look at the key considerations you need to bear in mind when introducing the barbell deadlift and its variations to your clients.

After reading this paper, you should be ready to explain to clients why they should be deadlifting and how to get the most out of this movement.

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