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Deficit Deadlift

Barbell Lower Back

The Deficit Deadlift is a powerlifting movement that targets your lower back. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Deficit Deadlift

  1. Stand on a stable platform 2–4 inches high with the bar directly over mid-foot.
  2. Grip the bar, brace your core hard, and set a neutral spine before pulling.
  3. Drive the floor away and keep the bar dragging up your legs.
  4. Lock out hips and knees simultaneously at the top—don't hyperextend.

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