Muscles Targeted: Lower back, forearms, traps, biceps, hamstrings, abs. (Practically every muscle in your body is involved)

Intro: Deadlifts are often regarded as one of the three big core exercises. Along with squats and the bench press, deadlifts will work practically every muscle in your entire body and add amazing core strength. Bodybuilders, powerlifters, and anyone in general can attain great results from the exercise. People often neglect the deadlift because of the potential dangers and risks associated with it. Performed correctly, this is an incredibly safe lift that should have a place in any routine that looks to add strength and size. Mastering the correct form is essential before even attempting a heavy weighted deadlift. The nice part about this exercise is that it only requires a weighted barbell with empty space. Wrist wraps and gloves can optionally be added.

How it is performed: Begin the lift by loading the barbell with appropriate weight and approaching it with a stance a little narrower than shoulder width apart. The stance can be altered according to different goals that you have for the exercise. Bend your knees and grip the barbell about shoulder width apart. You can either grab the barbell with an overhead or an alternating grip.

Squat down and keep your back arched. You should be looking forward the whole time and not dropping your head or looking up. Keeping the bar close to your body, drive your legs and keep your back arched to stand up. You should not be using your back to move the weight. Focus on driving your hips forward. With the weight still close to your body, squat back down to the starting position. Ease the tension from your hands and the barbell. Do not use momentum between reps as each rep should not have any energy from the last one. The most important thing to remember is to not allow your back to round during the movement. Do not sacrifice form for weight on this lift.