How to Deadlift: 5 Simple Steps

Here are the simplest set of steps to achieving a perfect deadlift. Make sure to follow them as precisely as you can. Take your time, and enjoy!
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[@MrTraveller.]

Perfect fast easy clear advice. Much appreciated. I workout daily & luv the content

[@Madchad6969]

The world would be perfect if everyone was allowed to workout shirtless in the gym

[@swotup2752]

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[@Liquiflow]

How do you do this without scraping up your shins lol

[@diegoalfonso3401]

Can you do one for squats

[@roy6907]

Had to watch twice as I got distracted by this mans shred

[@alexjones2434]

I was looking for a comment talking about how shredded this guy is cause damn

[@muhammadtarunaaldiramadan248]

Im a straight and still distracted

[@km-kx3te]

@@og2tone9o15 Your fragile masculinity is showing, Bro

[@minecraftnoob7830]

@@og2tone9o15 Ok Coomer

[@minecraftnoob7830]

@@og2tone9o15 Wdym? Judging by the way you respond. You are indeed a 3rd degree Coomer.

[@Chebab-Chebab]

I tried lifting the barbell, but the man said, "Do not move the barbell." So now I'm stuck.

[@raymondbaker987]

That's not what he meant. He means not to move it away, you can still lift it up!

[@Chebab-Chebab]

@@raymondbaker987 Duh! 🙄😆

[@tristenkorrel7003]

@@raymondbaker987 bruh you thought this dude didn't know what he meant...🙄😐

[@crrctd7464]

@@tristenkorrel7003 just link them over to another "how to" video.

[@archieVGC_Unite]

@@crrctd7464 “how to troll the KZbin comments section” sounds like a good one:)

[@Wuanty]

Damn my back hurt, wish I found this ten minutes ago

[@itsmesarvendra6682]

😂🏳️bro

[@grassrootsskateboarding]

Same

[@Chris_t0]

Your lower back is suppose to hurt even if you do it right just FYI if you are new to deadlifting

[@yesyoucan7877]

@@Chris_t0it only hurts for the first few sessions cause beginner glutes are weak af so their lower back has to pick up the slack.

[@Humanprx]

Bruh one time i blew out my lower back when i first started. Scary asf, couldnt move off my bed and it was a shocking pain that shot all the way up to my head thru my body. I swore my vertebrae was messed up, Doctor just said nah u need to strengthen ur core 😑😑😑😑 (he was right tho)

[@ethanwild3301]

*Step 6: watch this video 6 times*

[@jbock114]

Yes, definitely watch it 11 times

[@Baddknewz]

@@jbock114absolutely, watch it 21 times

[@MarlonUrias]

“Do not move the barbell” I guess I have perfect technique

[@iamthedevilsadvocate]

I see what you did there :D

[@martynas1819]

lmfao

[@mj23allday247]

Born perfect, right? 😂

[@artymunoz5060]

😂😂😂

[@greenamogus]

💀💀

[@Kara_Bauer]

I can hear Alan’s voice when this guy said “Do NOT move the barbell”...

[@smellmyphart]

Shame there wasn't a shot of the barbell clearly being moved to match it :(

[@gabrielc2125]

@CJ2 Yeah it’s pretty much the exact same

[@sankadill]

ONE THOOOOUSAND POUNDS!

[@davidstenner3136]

Hip draaave

[@devanbarger3630]

Literally just copied from Alan Thrall

[@501Labs]

some dude at home eating doritos: "naww... Ive seem better"

[@florentin4061]

Peter griffin ?

[@SierraGermanCreepypasta]

😂😂

[@Dansupreme]

Seem.

[@501Labs]

@@Dansupreme Damn ... You're so cool, bro.

[@Dansupreme]

@@501Labs I’m not fucking cool.

[@victorfelixcolonnunez7486]

Man, you are doing what almost nobody is doing, Perfect and short tutorials that will help so many people to avoid being injured!! Keep it going!!

[@olariuyilmaz7109]

Bruh this is the best explanation on how to do deadlifts Thank man!!!

[@jacobtworks]

It's the Mark Rippetoe 5 step deadlift set up. Really good shit.

[@markobabic487]

Its literally not. His tech is horrid

[@halloweenmichaelmyers28]

@@markobabic487 how so? If you're gonna say something like that, you have to back it up.

[@jocaingles8464]

its starting strength's setup

[@ivoryas1696]

Olariu Yilmaz _Nice_ I've yet to do my first deadlift, lmao. So I guess I know what to watch.

[@chedahgetah9748]

Instructions unclear I started hitting bicep curls

[@vegannegan9652]

All my homies like bicep curls

[@wangoif7301]

Dom is that you?

[@Reppintimefitness]

🤣🤣

[@boneysouthwest]

💀💀💀

[@Pedro-nt2ro]

Thought youre gonna say your d**** is stuck in the fridge or so

[@MD-xj2hu]

Best video I’ve seen and straight to the point. The world is a better place now thanks brother

[@KrisHTX]

Always good to have a refresher on how to Deadlift properly. Dont wanna mess up the back!

[@ryanslyh3780]

I don't deadlift. But THANK YOU for explaining this extremely well! I'm sure many people could use your guidance.

[@mahyou2485]

Y don't you?

[@mav2valid]

Deadlift is esenntial

[@gamergeek2434]

@@mahyou2485 old comment but I don't just because I'm still like self conscious and don't like being judged, also I have no idea how to do it and don't want to pull a muscle

[@sinansenocak]

@@gamergeek2434 yo im in a pretty similar poisiton, just started soing dumbbell deadlifts in the last month. are you happy with your back progress?/ progress in general without deadlifts??

[@gamergeek2434]

@@sinansenocak eh it's fine, I still do some workouts that hit the back and I feel good but I wanna deadlift so I can see all the hub bub

[@petethegreek8933]

Also you didn’t include the absolute most important aspect which is getting a big diaphragmatic breath into your gut and bracing your core hard, and you get much more air into your stomach when you take your breath standing up versus when you grip the barbell, makes such a huge difference

[@rus2thes0uL]

Can you go into more details for us beginners

[@DF-fv1ld]

@@rus2thes0uL There's no real more details to bring to it. The fact of holding your breath this way will simply make your core more tight and so more strong. It provide a higher strength repartition and less chance of lower back injury. Make the "same" effect as a belt if your prefer. When using the belt you also should try to do this , trying to "push" your belly against the belt during the lift.

[@sirfailalotful]

Ditto with squats.

[@petethegreek8933]

@@rus2thes0uL at the top of the deadlift before you determine your grip, you need to fill your stomach with air. You first need to learn how to breathe properly, most people breathe into their chest but for this you need to breathe into your stomach. Learn how to do that. Once you know how, take a big breath of air into your stomach and hold it, then flex your core hard, now deadlift. At first you might feel like your getting blue in the face but after practicing this you get used to it also it helps you quicken your deadlift set up once you have that down as well. Its very important to do this because that is what is supporting your lower back. Think of your body as a pop can. Before you open it, the sides are rigid and strong; but once you open it you can easily crush it. That is the same with your body when it comes to deadlifting and squatting. You must maintain internal pressure. Once you get this down you might be thinking well I can’t just hold my breathe forever what to i do? If you must take a breath the safest way is to take a breath at the top of the deadlift, or as i do, i do full stop deadlifts, so after every rep the bar comes to a complete stop on the floor, at which point i stand back up, take a big breath again, and then proceed to do another rep. If you are lifting heavy you absolutely must do this in my opinion. Touch and go deadlifts don’t carry over well to your one rep max, larry wheels just talked about that in one of his recent deadlift videos.

[@petethegreek8933]

@@rus2thes0uL I seriously don’t know how he didn’t mention this in the video that is arguably the most important thing to know before you deadlift. Thats how you prevent injuries and stay safe and keep your positioning through the lift, or your back will round

[@Lunar_OW]

As a newbie these videos help alot to not get injured

[@helphowdoinputusername3571]

Starting Strength really does have the best setup.

[@getsugatenshou4309]

Indeed it does!

[@Kickboxer7267]

No

[@Lilniggatwekeken]

@@Kickboxer7267 don’t like your own comment it’s pathetic

[@aryaman2063]

I couldn't stop laughing when he said "The world would be a better place if everyone did a perfect deadlift"

[@BigMikey007]

He probably watch a bunch of people doing deadlifts all wrong the whole time he's working out 😂

[@Skabanis]

Back surgeons are like noooooooooo

[@manuelschmoller2884]

He's right thou

[@cokedupcat]

Simultaneously! In unison! 🤣

[@Gymgrl12]

Keep it coming!!👏🏼💕☝🏼

[@aquatics117]

Just thought I say I've been struggling with a sore lower back because of deadlifts. You telling me to push lats and shoulders down is what changed this for me I was pushing back which was arching my back Thank you so much

[@mattprice302]

You’re going to get a sore lower back when doing deadlifts that’s the point. Lower back, butt and hamstrings should be sore

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

​@@mattprice302There's a difference between muscular soreness (which is what you want) and pain. Pain you do not want.

[@mattprice302]

@@AAARREUUUGHHHH I’m aware. I’ve had my EMT and certified through NASM as a personal trainer. He said sore not pain lol

[@davidbravo8461]

So when I shred the skin on my shins I'm doing it right?

[@boemtie0792]

Ye

[@davidbravo8461]

@@boemtie0792 great😒 lol

[@chrishartley999]

I managed to create a bald spot as if i shaved, without scraping skin. Be that close. Or just socks, they're easier

[@Antassium]

Do you all have paper skin or something??

[@davidbravo8461]

@@Antassium no, but when I do deadlifts with over 200 for about 3 sets of 10 reps my shins get a little raw

[@brucewayne2184]

How 2 deflift: B stronk Move body up

[@rulesmash7990]

Idk man that B stronk part is kind of unnecessary since you can lift light if you're weak yk

[@d4rkzinff90]

Next step get lower back injury

[@rim7115]

Just stand up EZPZ

[@patootie3529]

funny meemee comment

[@MrCamel2humps]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@wenest9321]

Well that's starting strength right there.

[@JMo-uh5cd]

Yep, and no shoutout to Ripp

[@rutgerhauer666]

Yup, swiped from Starting Strength, cue for cue.

[@DijonDaily]

No joke. At least mention Starting Strength.

[@edi6722]

He mentions starting strength method in the description

[@Akash-0119]

Love it simple and straight

[@infiniteaaron]

Please do a dumbbell version. I’m sure there’s a slight difference. Thank you. This video is helpful for now, as I’m not lifting much yet.

[@nellebelly15]

I tried my first one today I’m definitely going back with these tips!

[@bogdansofiea7563]

Great tips and I hope it gets viral since Allan Thrall made a video 4 years ago with the same advice and I was hoping it gets more popular.

[@robertbreland1338]

Yeah I really wish the masses would stop being scared of deadlifts

[@filipcobanov]

This is actually "invented" by Mark Rippetoe

[@DavisDiley]

Yes absolutely. Alan’s is such a great video. Very well done and in depth. This is the Starting Strength setup method - I did make sure to credit them in the caption of course. They saw it and said it was nicely done - which I was incredibly humbled by.

[@bobbydabutcha]

I had a bad habit of looking up when I did these before. I’ve learned to keep my neck aligned with my spine. Great video!

[@kampeo]

Biggest thing not mentioned is getting tension on inner musccles like abdomen and glutes. This way there is waaayyy less stress on the lower back

[@chocolatnoir1108]

indeed. also imagining that we are pressing the floor while lifting. CMIIW.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

The main cue is to keep the lats contracted.

[@junaidb8701]

Thanks for giving Mark Rippetoe and Alan Thrall credit for this technique, man.

[@danielventura4829]

I can hear Alan’s voice “do not move the barbell”,and I was waiting for him to say something about him. Or when he says drag the bar up your shins,I was waiting to hear Mark rippetoes next line when he says “it’s exactly what it sounds like,drag”. It’s good information but just not his

[@lukefitt56]

I will say though, this technique has been used and taught since before they were teaching it so it’s hard to lay claim to who actually came up with it

[@wenest9321]

Hip Driveee

[@bobbsbhs2294]

where do u think alan thrall learned it from?

[@danielventura4829]

@@bobbsbhs2294 He was a Starting Strength coach and references/credits Dr. Austin Baraki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, and Mark Rippetoe (in multiple videos) for teaching him that technique.

[@MrHalfblack69]

Bro is wearing Air Force 1s to go lift, what an absolute madman.

[@chrismaz22]

exactly what i was thinkin 😭

[@D.Ross31]

My favorite shoes to deadlift in personally

[@jaybird0312]

They're essentially flatfoot with basically no cushion in the rear, which is optimal. Running shoes have cushion in the heel for shock absorption, which is basically like standing on a marshmallow. You want a firm flat base to lift on. You can then "grab" the "floor" with your feet.

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

@@jaybird0312 No taf they’re not they’re still way too thick, they’re still even a little thicker in the heel, and the worst of all is the horrible narrow buniony toe box that squeezes your toes together and deforms your feet into bunions. At least just wear Freets, Vibramsc or don’t even wear shoes anyways. Also, BeLanka Champs look like AirForces except they’re not horrible narrow toe box heel raised cushiony messed up foot braces

[@safs3098]

I mean, they're shoes meant to be worn

[@dylanfrierson8312]

Thanks keeps my back from hurting

[@sursidehouston713]

You just helped me out do much rn. Always been self conscious about doing this exercise. Thanks for the coaching dude.

[@user-we4ln9jt9y]

Step 384: make sure your big toes are at a 30 degree angle

[@polite_cat315]

And 80 degree in angle and do the integration with your toes

[@phillip5639]

I love deadlift, it's the exercise I lift the most..... 118 kg x 2 reps... Next time I'll lift more Uploading, (24 May 2021) I lifted 140 kg x 3 reps

[@landomt8138]

Very cool, Jaun

[@tayloriousmaximus]

You'll be repping 3 plates in no time

[@phillip5639]

@@tayloriousmaximus thanks, now I lift 140 kg x 3 reps

[@johncraven1699]

Go back Mexico ok

[@phillip5639]

@@johncraven1699 what? I afraid I didn't get you, I'm not from Mexico, I'm from Colombia

[@mytk3743]

Thanks G. Will be crushing back & triceps today!

[@mikeymyke]

Thanks for the suggestion with sticking out your chest and driving your shoulders to the hips. This is a great way to ensure my back stays neutral rather than trying to exaggerate curving my spine. One other suggestion I have is to hold your breath and contract your abs before you lift to tighten up the midsection to help protect the back.

[@jonmcb168]

Dude hire a coach this guy doesn’t know anything no education and his form sucks and as soon as he is pulling a heavy load his form is guna break down completely

[@galaxylucia1898]

Wow! This is so precise and easy to follow! Definitely sharing with my younger brother so he doesn’t injury himself since I’ve finally convinced him to start lifting!! Thanks for the instructions. Have an awesome day Davis!

[@michaelfisher1537]

They left out Pulling the slack

[@strongersilver5872]

Me just having this on repeat to have perfect form during my sets

[@hussainchoudhury8846]

I think that has to be one of the first time la I tried the move and actually felt it on my back and not my quads. And the trick of spacing from the barbell is excellent. Thankyou!!!

[@aunabbas6192]

Very comprehensive and if followed correctly these steps sure will make your pull perfect. Also if you continue this than it becomes natural and you effortlessly can do it. So yeah. We all will make it bois 😤

[@907alphaprime7]

Thank you, Davis!

[@can-usa]

Just corrected my form. Thank you.

[@mofuker199]

coming back to this video every leg-day

[@vic44777]

This fixed my form instantly. Best feeling DL I’ve ever done. Thanks!

[@johns8065]

Nice to hear 💪🏼 Going to try it as well

[@radenilhamramadhantyo6889]

Well this is rare, a youtube shorts video that's actually very useful. Thanks man!

[@russisch_kochwasser8955]

Really helped me lifting 160kg

[@bubbagumpOG]

This helped me deadlift 30lbs past my pr

[@jameswallace7091]

Simple, clear and concise explanation. Really a fan of your content! Thanks!

[@user-ye3gm9cf3b]

thank you🫡

[@phxsunsgod9708]

Absolutely perfect explanation!!! Even made sure to keep his neck neutral on initial pull while most people look up or at themselves in the mirror.

[@portland675]

Thank you!

[@visheshsaran8512]

Superb explanation!

[@bossboy191919]

It's the little details that make a good lift. I appreciate this video, it answered my question if my angles etc. were correct. This is a useful guide

[@muneebazam6185]

Mate I really appreciate you for making this tutorial, my back was hurting from deadlifting for the past two months and now I was finally able to really Deadlift with a good form, lots of love bro🙌🏼

[@davidoftheforest3822]

deadlift day, I knew you'd have a short on this! hail Thor!

[@MP-bx3uj]

Soooo helpful! Thank you!!!

[@nolangimpel39]

Alan Thrall is a great resource for beginner or intermediate lifters who are wanting to work on good technique, ect.

[@bryanbbathan]

This is the best detailed video for deadlift that I’ve ever seen!

[@BigHalfSteps]

Then you've never seen Alan Thralls deadlift guide apparently.

[@Abdullah-pj6sp]

I love how concise his presentation is

[@beboysub]

This video helped me a lot, Thanks ❤️

[@majikk9123]

Step one: Wear high top air force ones... Step two: dead lift whatevers around... Step three: Body develops on its own...

[@blueangel172]

Step zero: work parallel with a mirror... ... ... ... Step four: make a woman disappear...

[@majikk9123]

@@blueangel172 🤣🤣🤣

[@FitLabb]

Solid quick tutorial, keep ‘em coming!!!

[@Rob-bd7tt]

Simple and straight to the point!!!

[@user-hf3lt2rx6z]

Thank you sir!

[@MightyMatthew777]

Thanks man!! Always wondered how to do a good deadlift!!

[@assumingninja9407]

Thanks alottt

[@tahirs]

Best explanation 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GletsTv]

Thanks for the tips bro

[@Senormaster]

Some people at my gym need this video, because they keep working out on their spine 🤦‍♂️

[@RVNBird]

I cringe soooo much when i see that!!!

[@ColdHeartedNicole]

I love the way you broke this down. It was really simple and easy to comprehend! 💪🏾

[@hectorgaldino9793]

"The world would be a better place if everybody had a perfect deadlitf". Nailed it.

[@getar112]

Im really thankful for my football coach 13 years ago teaching us how to properly do a deadlift. Definitely prevented a lot of us from ducking our back up

[@user-nc7zz8yd3c]

Lowkey thought this was an animation untill i saw people in the back

[@Setsunone]

Thx man! Going to try a deathlift tomorrow for the first time! This is exactly what I was searching for!!

[@vickydebebe3535]

Thank you so much. I will try your detailed guide, this is nice and understandable ❤❤❤❤

[@monicasantiago5066]

I Love The Narration - Explained Clearly. Simple Demonstration & You Look Great 😍🔥💥☄️

[@trickwheel]

Me: aight I got this! Also me: *blows back out reaching for barbell*

[@vviimmi]

i've been scared of these but it's time to challenge that fear of fucking up my back

[@aaronbarlow4376]

If you keep your lats contracted then you'll be fine.

[@johnnywishbone1349]

@@aaronbarlow4376I don’t have any real lats yet. They’re probably the thickness of a piece of cardboard.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

@@johnnywishbone1349 Lol. Still, contracting them helps brace. Maybe work on the lats more with lat pull downs and one armed cable rows.

[@franciscocuevas4540]

Thank you sir

[@traceybeaty8750]

Excellent thank you !

[@manifestdemocracy3604]

Me who doesn't go to the gym : *ah, interesting*

[@bobbob5007]

Go to gym😢

[@p_potatochips2950]

Absolutely incredible. I have to say, my back has been stiff and painful for about a month, but this video offered such quality information in such a short time it's almost incredible. I have watched upwards of 3 hours on guides on how to properly deadlift, but to no avail. My form was still horrible. This short 60 sec.> video has fixed it all. Incredible, you are a good teacher. Would love such a short and educative video on barbell back squats, and Romanian deadlifts as well. Thank you, you may have just saved me from a life of spine injury.

[@bobbyhernandez9769]

This was helpful! Thank you!

[@jorgevasquez3653]

Thanks for the content! You’re videos on how to properly perform an exercise are a blessing. A lot of other people just either half ass explain how to perform the movement properly and others just neglect to mention it

[@lienwestbrook7887]

Pavel Tsasoline would say "Close but no cigar." to this technique.

[@tdashkevich]

Why is that?

[@Scot-t]

Gotta give a critique lol can’t just say it’s wrong

[@lienwestbrook7887]

@@Scot-t just read the stuff by Pavel tsatsouline

[@lienwestbrook7887]

@@tdashkevich just read the stuff by Pavel tsatsouline

[@tdashkevich]

@@lienwestbrook7887 I know who he is, what’s wrong with these deadlift techniques specifically?

[@kosviik9584]

"...without bending your shins" Let me interrupt you there. What the fuck you guys can bend your shins? Why did nobody tell me, mine have been stiff my entire life.

[@keiton9512]

It's an honest mistake but honestly it makes me not take the rest of it seriously

[@VinceTheBadASS]

He said without bending your shins to the barbell so like dont bring your knees foward at the beginning. He didn't say bend the shins because yeah that would be impossible he is just saying dont slam them shits to the barbell before another step

[@AllPainNoGains]

@@keiton9512 do a KZbin search for "Starting Strength how to deadlift." This is the exact same method just with a different person narrating and demonstrating the lift.

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

@@keiton9512 that’s fine. It’s still perfect deadlift technique.

[@jamesclinesr2511]

@@VinceTheBadASS people don’t understand what he meant I got it you got it he explained when said push your knees forward so your shins touch the barbell

[@Aapo24]

thanks bro, really helped me👊🏼

[@herapherri]

Thank you mate very well explained

[@Dibbz_TV]

Thank you. I’ve been doing dumbbells only for years and it feels so unnatural to me. This simplified it for me

[@ashmerch2558]

This sounds alot like Mark Riptoe's version of the deadlift

[@3302Jackson]

That’s because it’s directly from starting strength lol, nothing like taking someone’s product and claiming it as your own.

[@annimon2814]

Mark Rippetoe called, he wants his deadlift video back

[@Ohm_Slice]

Hippie Sabotage is always playing whether I'm working out or not!

[@joshualapham9709]

Thank you for this

[@keithrobinson3867]

Best videos I have seen. The knowledge of muscles in the body and the detailed description of the exercise and it’s effect explained so quickly is just awesome

[@risingmermo]

Could've used these tips a while ago. I did my first deadlifts today and my hips were just tired as hell at the end

[@freak9345]

Thank you so much!

[@ziltoidtheomniscient2398]

This lift is so hard just because it's so easy to mess up. Much appreciated!

[@Rob-gf3pb]

Great video. Also while BB is being dragged up, YOU’RE LEG PRESSING THROUGH YOUR HEELS

[@umesh_16]

Perfect brother ✨🤍