Barbell Deadlift
Performed 417 times by Overload members
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Middle back, Quadriceps, Traps
Also known as: souleve de terre, soulever de terre, sdt, deadlift
Other languages: FR
Similar exercises
Same movement pattern or same muscles worked. Useful when the equipment is taken, or to vary without changing the stimulus.
Axle DeadliftSame hip-hinge pull pattern with identical primary muscle group.
Deadlift with BandsIdentical movement with added resistance band accommodating strength curve.
Deadlift with ChainsSame deadlift pattern using chains for variable resistance.
Deficit DeadliftExtended range of motion deadlift targeting same primary muscles.
Rack PullsPartial deadlift from pins, same lower back dominant pull.
Guides covering this exercise
What the studies say about this movement, and what Overload members do with it.
- How to estimate your 1RM, and how far to trust the formulasOn a 100 kg set, four 1RM formulas agree within 4 kg at 8 to 10 reps and end up 61 kg apart at 20. What studies measured, and when to test a real max.
- Barbell shrug: form, muscles worked and arm positionBarbell shrug form and muscles worked: what seven studies measured on arm position and load, and the ten shrug variants in the Overload library.
- Wrist curls: what dedicated forearm work addsHow many sets of wrist curls? 2 to 3 sessions a week, moderate loads, long sets. What four studies measured, and the 25 forearm exercises Overload members log.
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