How To: Do deadlifts properly

The deadlift is a great way to build muscles and strength in the lower half of your body. It is one of the oldest known weight lifting excersises and is vastly used around the fitness world. Even though it is pretty popular, some people still do it incorrectly. This video will show you exactly how to do deadlifts properly.

Shin Ohtake demonstrates how to properly perform a deadlift. Deadlift is a great way to strengthen your posterior chain hip extensors which are your glutes, hamstrings, and the muscles in your low back. Strengthening your hip extensors by doing exercises like the deadlift will help you with athletic endeavour that includes running, jumping and even skating.