Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp barbell with shoulderwide overhand grip and stand upright with feet shoulderwide apart. Keep knees slightly flexed and hold barbell in front of thighs.Execution
1. Deadlift Part:Bend down by flexing hips and knee to lower barbell below height of knee. Keep arms extended and back steight. Look ahead. Return to starting position by extending knees and hips.
2. Upright Row Part:
Use some of the momentum of the initial movement to raise barbell toward chest by pulling elbows up. Let barbell follow elbows.
3. Shoulder Press Part:
After barbell reaches chest level quickly bring elbows below barbell and press it up above head.
4. With controlled speed return to position 1 following all previous steps in reverse order.
Variations / Comments
Donīt arch back during dead lift, keep it stright and look ahead. Avoid locking any joint throughout motion.


Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Anterior |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Quadriceps | Hip Adductors | Soleus | Deltoid, Lateral | Brachialis | Brachioradialis | Biceps Brachii | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Infraspinatus | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Rhomboids | Erector Spinae | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius |

Front

Rear
