The deadlift is one of the greatest muscle building exercises on the planet but not many people seem to use it. Perhaps it is because it is hard work and takes a lot of time to learn the technique. In this post I want to look at some reasons why you should start using the deadlift and give you some tips on how to get the most out of it.

Why everyone should deadlift

We have all heard of the three kings of bodybuilding; the bench press, the squat and the deadlift. Isn’t is funny how everyone does the first two but seem to forget the deadlift. I find it very odd because it is the deadlift that packs on the most muscle to your back, shoulders and even your legs. So why ignore it?

When was the last time you did a deadlift? I better it isn’t something you do regularly. So why don’t people do it? I know it is hard and you need to use a lot of weight but the results are quick and they are amazing. Your muscles grow.

And this is the main reason why everyone should be doing the deadlift - it works. After a few weeks you can master the technque and start packing on the weight. Your back and legs will grow like never before.

Some tips for getting the most from the deadlift

Perhaps the reason you haven’t been giving the deadlift much attention is because you aren’t really sure how to do it. If this is the case you need to read as much as you can about it and get the help of a professional. If you do the deadlift incorrectly you can cause yourself some serious damage. Damage that often cannot be undone.

1. Always lift slowly
When you are picking up a barbell packed with hundreds of kilos you want to make sure you go slow. If you go too fast a part of your back might not be ready and then there goes a disc. Or, you might jerk a muscle in your neck and end up with some long term pain. However, the slow motion also helps you contract your muscles and this very important.

2. Tense that back
Tensing the muscles in your back at the top of the deadlift is one of the most important aspects of the exercise. It completes the move and allows you to get a deeper contraction and a better stretch. It also helps you learn how to tense the muscles during the other parts of the exercise.

3. Don’t go to failure
People often think that you have to go to failure every single time but this is not true. The back will still grow and respond if you don’t go to failure and it is a lot safer for your health. If you are using a heavy weight on the deadlift stop one or two reps before failure and see the difference.

Conclusion
The deadlift is a great exercise that everyone can benefit from. Take it slow and make sure your technique is perfect and then you will see why it is called the king of bodybuilding.

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