The deadlift is a weight training exercise in which a loaded barbell or bar is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips, torso perpendicular to the floor, before being placed back on the ground. It is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press, as well as a frequent lift in strongman. It is also occasionally used in armlifting.
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Fitness model performing a deadlift
A barbell is a piece of exercise equipment used in weight training, bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting and strongman, consisting of a long bar, usually with weights attached at each end.
A man performing a squat with a barbell loaded with four weight plates on each end
An Olympic bar mounted on a bench press bench
A barbell pad can be used to add a cushioning layer for high bar squats and hip thrusts.
An EZ curl bar