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Deadlift

Lower back / erectors

Muscle group

Barbell

Equipment

Recommended

4

Sets

5–6

Reps

Rest Timer

02:30

Default rest: 150s

Common Cues

  • 1Brace your core and keep a neutral spine throughout.
  • 2Control the lowering phase — 2 to 3 seconds down.
  • 3Focus tension on the lower back / erectors on every rep.
  • 4Stop 1–2 reps short of failure on your working sets.