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Movement · Upper Legs

Barbell Deadlift

A foundational hinge pattern for building posterior-chain strength used in many football strength sessions.

TargetGlutes
Equipmentbarbell
Body partUpper Legs
LevelIntermediate

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower your torso and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Keep your back straight and chest lifted as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

  4. 4

    As you stand up straight, squeeze your glutes and keep your core engaged.

  5. 5

    Lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsLower Back

ScoreDive guidance

Programming guide

Keep the load controlled and leave room for clean, repeatable reps.

Coach tips

  • • Brace before each rep.
  • • Keep the bar close to your body.

Training plans

Found in these plans

No current ScoreDive plan references this exercise.

Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.