Note: Deadlifting is very safe and an extremely useful exercise to do especially when you suffer from LOW BACK PAIN. Just make sure you start with a light weight and good technique. Please watch our video “Dead Lift- Technique” before starting loaded dead lifts.

Place yourself against a loaded barbell. Bend over the bar with your shoulder over your hands. Keep your bum as high as possible, keeping your back flat.

The lift is done by your lower back, gluts and hamstrings. Your arms should not bend to help you lift the weight.

As you are lowering your chest, push your bum backward (as if you wanted to touch a wall behind you) which will help you to keep your lower back straight.

To keep your upper back straight, try to bring your shoulder blades together and make sure your arms are always straight through the exercises. Your lower body does the lift, not your arm.

Note II: The aim of this video is not to teach competitive deadlifting as seen in Crossfit or powerlifting competitions but to remind patients of good lifting technique and safe handling.

Will help

Low back pain

Thoracic mobility

Hamstrings tendinopathy

Posterior chain tightness