Deadlift

How to do it

1. Stand in front of a loaded barbell with your feet about hip width apart. Bend at the hips and knees and grasp the bar using either a double overhand grip or a mixed grip at about shoulder width. Lower your hips, lift your chest, and straighten your lower back. This will be your starting position.
2. As you exhale, lift the bar by driving through your heels and extending your hips and knees. Keep the bar close to your body as it travels upward. Tip: Your arms should remain straight throughout the lift; do not try to curl the weight.
3. Once you are standing upright with your shoulders back and the bar at hip level, hold the position for a second.
4. As you breathe in, slowly lower the bar to the floor by bending at the hips first and then at the knees, keeping your back straight throughout the descent.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.