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The deadlift is a great compound exercise that hits the lower back hamstrings glutes trap's legs and

forearms.

So pretty much your entire body mastering it is an amazing feeling but you want to make sure to do the

deadlift correctly to avoid injuries and back problems.

Set up the barbell with an appropriate weight don't lift too heavy if you have no experience with this

exercise as it can be dangerous.

Step towards the bar and grasp of with an overhand grip.

Your hand should be just outside your legs.

So about shoulder width apart.

Some people have trouble holding onto the bar with this grip.

If this is the case you can also use the mixed rib meaning one palm facing up and one palm facing down

while exhaling push with your legs and get your torso to the upright position at the top.

Stick your chest out and pull your shoulders back while inhaling returned to the initial position by

bending at the knees and leaning the torso forward at the waist.

Please make sure to keep your back straight at all times.

Lower backgrounding or excess arching puts your spine at risk of serious injury.

Also don't look up while deadlifting bringing your head back creates unwanted tension in your neck.