That’s because the amount of iron you can yank off the floor comes down to a complex interplay of genetics, training ...

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who's tried one knows, in ...

The classic heavyweight move isn't ideal for all lifters. Here's what you can do to build muscle and strength instead.

“A deadlift is one of the most functional exercises you can perform at the gym and is extremely efficient in using a large number of muscle groups,” says Lauren Loberg, PT, DPT, sports physical ...

If you’re looking for an exercise that does it all, it’s hard to find one that beats the deadlift. As a compound movement, it targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the hamstrings, ...

The Romanian Deadlift builds muscle that leads to a rounder, firmer backside, plus strengthens the core. Here’s how to do it ...

Deadlifts can be the type of move that leave you wondering—is this even worth it?! But fear not, your sweat and precious gym time isn't going to waste. Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., owner and head trainer at ...

Deadlifts are easily one of the best moves out there. In one fell swoop, a deadlift works your butt, core, legs, back, and upper body — truly the definition of a total-body move. But besides making it ...

Deadlifts are one of the best exercises for building full-body strength. However, not everyone can (or should) perform this exercise. Thankfully, there are plenty of effective deadlift alternatives.