Dia de los Deadlifts workout challenge
Deadlifts have a very long list of benefits. Some of the top ones include strong glutes and hamstrings, core activation and back stability, improved balance, coordination, and posture plus a big metabolism boost. The way you see most gym junkies doing them can look quite intimidating BUT deadlifts are accessible to all levels and do not require barbells or tons of weight plates to do them. Get started with the top 6 that I do with clients over 50 on a regular basis. Video and details plus fitness plan with deadlifts below.
If you can practice this move barefoot on a hard mat or surface that would even better but if that isn’t possible be sure to wear minimalist shoes so your feet and ankle muscles work to support the entire posterior chain. If you need more specific deadlift tips be sure to check out Jeff Cavalier’s video below. He’s got some of the best tutorials on youtube for improving form on any exercise!
Banded stiff leg deadlift
Sumo deadlift
Single leg deadlift
Single arm deadlift
B stance deadlift
Yoga warrior 3
Perform 6-10 reps of each exercise with 30-60 seconds of rest between exercises. 1-2 sets is plenty for everyday people. If you are looking to put more lean toned muscle on the backside you could do 3 sets of all these moves 3 times a week. You could also add 2 types of deadlifts to at least 2 of your workouts each week.
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Better Deadlift Tips
The most important tip for excellent deadlift form is to hinge at the hip not bend at the waist. Other movement cues to focus on are a neutral spine, slight contraction of the deep abdominals and soft knees not locked knees.
