The deadlifit in the country is more commonly known as deadlift with barbell.
What is the deadlift
The deadlift is often considered by fitness lovers to be the king of exercises. The reason is very simple: the benefits it brings in terms of toning are very high, since it affects almost all major muscle groups of the body: the lower, middle and upper back, buttocks, hamstrings, core and forearms.
Precisely for this reason, including deadlifts in your training program, when you decide to work on strength, on building muscle mass and on improving performance, is certainly useful.
How to do it
Where avoid injuries in the back, the deadlift must be performed correctly, starting with placing your feet apart and standing in front of the bar. Then it must be grasped, trying to keep the spine straight and the neck in line with it.
At this point it is necessary to force on the legs, straighten the knees and lift the barbell off the ground, contracting the muscles of the buttocks and legs at the same time.
Controindicazioni
In addition to the numerous benefits, the deadlift, or deadlift, it is not immune from contraindications, given above all by the use of the barbell, which if handled by an untrained person or with an incorrect technique, can lead to muscle tears and other types of physical problems.
Also, do deadlifts it is not suitable for those who have an ongoing injury, even if minor, or are recovering From it.
In all these cases it is better to avoid performing deadlift movements but this does not mean having to give up the benefits of this type of training. thereIn fact, exercises that mimic the deadlift and which, while not providing for the use of a barbell, can give identical results.
Deadlift replacement exercises
Here are some esercizi that can be performed free body, just as an alternative to barbell deadlifts.
Single leg deadlift
The single leg deadlift is an exercise that seems simple enough at first, but can actually be a real challenge for your body.
- From a standing position, put all your weight on one leg.
- Lean forward and try to touch a spot on the ground in front of you.
- At the same time, stretch the opposite leg behind you to the one you are putting the weight on, trying to keep your back parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a couple of seconds.
- Tighten the glutes and hamstrings and return to the starting position.
This exercise train mainly buttocks, hamstrings and lower back, but also puts the core, as well as improving theequilibrium and coordination.
Donkey kicks are also perfect for training the buttocks.
Buttock and thigh lift
This exercise exactly mimics the work of deadlifting and usually requires a specific machine. But it can also be done free body, as long as there is a second person to help.
- Kneel on the floor.
- Ask a training partner to keep the performer's ankles firmly on the ground.
- Slowly lower your torso to the floor, then lift yourself up using your hamstrings.
Similar movements train the hamstrings and buttocks and focus on extending theanca, exactly as it happens during a deadlift.
Bridge
The bridge is an exercise that allows you to work effectively on muscles of the buttocks.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet fixed on the floor.
- Extend your arms to your sides.
- Push on your heels and lift your hips off the ground.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
The basic version is quite simple but can be made more complex, and therefore effective, by lifting one leg straight up while doing the bridge.
Leg curl with elastic resistance band
- Wrap an elastic resistance band around your toes and get on all fours, with your hands in line with your shoulders and knees in line with your hips.
- Kick your right leg behind you until it is fully extended.
- Bend the right knee, lifting the bottom of the foot towards the ceiling.
- Pause for a moment in this position.
- Straighten the right leg.
- Perform ten repetitions with the right leg, then switch sides and repeat the sequence.
This exercise trains i leg muscles.
Reverse Plank
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight and your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on the ground behind your buttocks, keeping your back straight.
- Lift your hips off the ground, keeping your neck straight and your core engaged.
- Stay in this position for a few seconds, squeezing your buttocks and keeping your hips raised.
- Return to the starting position.
This exercise trains i back and leg muscles.
Jump squats can also be very helpful.
