How to do proper deadlift exercises

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This is an animated body sculpting tutorial for proper deadlift exercises. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness body building video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning proper dead lift exercises.

How to do Deadlifts

In this lesson you will learn how to do proper deadlifts. The deadlift is one of the heaviest exercises and absolutely necessary for overall strength and testosterone production. At the same time it's the most dangerous exercise for back and knees. Especially if you lift heavy weights. Most weight lifters lift weights 2 to 3 times their own bodyweight.

Description: Deadlift

* Stand with your feet approximately one shoulder width apart. Sit down like if you were doing a squat and grab the bar with both hands. Use special deadlifting gloves or grab the barbell with an alternate grip. Alternate grip => When both thumbs point to the same side of the bar. Inhale as you grab the bar before the first repetition. When you grab the bar, your hands should be a bit more than one shoulder width apart. The elbows should be able to pass on the outsides of the knees when you lower the weight. Keep your back straight or slightly hollowed, but don't arch down at all. Using a weight lifting belt can help. Look forward, preferable into a mirror.
* Stand up slowly and lift the weight with the strength of your lower back and your legs. Keep looking straight forward into the mirror and exhale at the same time. If you press out your stomach, the weight lifting belt becomes firmer and supports the lower back better. Keep in mind that your chest has to stay high and your back straight or even slightly hollowed. When you stand upright and the bar touches your upper thighs, pull your shoulders back, but don't elevate them with your traps.