What is deadlift?

      Have you ever heard of the term deadlift? The deadlift is a compound exercise that can activate almost all muscles of your body.  Many of the lifters do not practice deadlifts regularly.  And some do but with improper form.  The deadlift can be described as the king of exercises because it is the only exercise that activates more muscle than any other exercise does.  The deadlift has a lot of benefits towards your progress in lifting but, at the same time, it might be too injurious when it is performed in an improper form.  Beginners can also be advised to practice deadlift as this is a primary compound exercise.  The deadlift is considered a single exercise and is added to the workout routine of many lifters.  No one does deadlift as a warm-up before a session because the deadlift is a compound exercise that requires more energy to perform.  So, the deadlift is not performed as a warm-up but is performed as a workout to train muscle.  The deadlift is a workout performed generally on a back day and leg day.  

Why should you do a deadlift?

     Deadlift activates more muscles so, this can lead to boost your muscle growth.  Performing deadlift can also boost your testosterone hormone level which is the key hormone in determining your muscle growth.  It also builds the overall strength of your body and builds perfect proportion of the upper and lower body.  Making progress in performing deadlifts can have an overall effect on performing any other workout.  There are various types of deadlift but, a beginner can practice the standard deadlift which is far better than not even practicing deadlift.  Performing a deadlift does not matter but, performing a deadlift with a perfect form matters! Yes, you must perform deadlift in a perfect form to attain the maximum benefit and avoid injuries.  

What muscles are activated when performing deadlift?

     As mentioned above deadlift is the king exercise, and it activates almost all the parts and muscles of your body, specifically quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, knees, hips, spine, wrist, forearm, triceps, shoulders, lower back, core, upper back, and traps.  As these many muscles are activated in a single exercise deadlift is regarded as the king exercise.  

     Usually, the deadlift is done with some heavier weights because it could be more challenging to perform.  You may perform the deadlift with lite weights if you are a beginner or if you feel difficult to do a deadlift.  The deadlift can build you the strongest core because all your core muscles i.e., your abs, lower back, and obliques are engaged throughout the movement of the exercise.  You can strengthen your deadlift by progressive overloading regularly.  Deadlift helps you to attain the best posture for your body.  So, everyone must practice deadlift and strengthen themselves.