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Mens health dead lift

The dead lift isn’t just for power lifters, it’s a total body exercise that builds strength and improves sports performance. There are many variations of the classic move that can give you the edge on the court, field or even the water.

Sumo-Dead Lift:

Roll a barbell against your shins and grab it using an overhand grip or mixed grip, your hands about 30cm apart. Stand with your feet about twice your shoulder width apart and your toes pointed out. Bend your hips and knees; without allowing your back to round, pull your torso up, thrust your hips forwards and stand up with the barbell. Lower the bar to the floor, keeping it as close to your body as possible.

Single-Arm Dead Lift:

Place a dumbbell on the floor next to your right ankle. Bend at your hips and knees and grab the weight with your right hand. Without allowing your back to round, stand up with the dumbbell as you thrust your hips forward slightly. Lower the weight on the floor, and then repeat on the left hand side.

Clean Pull:

With your feet shoulder width apart, roll a barbell against your shins. Bend at your hips and knees and grasp the bar using a shoulder width, overhand grip. Keeping your back naturally arched and your arms straight, pull the bar up by thrusting your hips forwards, straightening your legs, rising on the balls of your feet and shrugging your shoulders. Lower the bar to the floor and repeat.