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Strengthen your lower back with these 3 trainer-recommended moves that improve posture, prevent injury, and reduce pain.

For anyone wanting to cash in on these benefits, two classic exercises likely come to mind: squats and deadlifts. Do a few reps of each and you’ll feel it in your butt. But if y ...

"The deadlift is a great exercise because it helps strengthen the core, back, shoulders, arm muscles, as well as your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves," says John Gardner, a NASM-certified ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds ...

The sumo deadlift works through a shorter range of motion in the hips, as the torso is more upright. Because of this, you'll work less through the glutes and hamstrings, making the style less ...

Even if you've never stepped foot into a gym in your life, you've likely performed a deadlift (or at least the key movements behind the classic compound exercise). If you've ever hinged over to pick ...

The squat and deadlift are two staple exercises, but which is better to build muscle? Learn when to prioritize which exercise, depending on your training goals.

The deadlift is a compound exercise, meaning it recruits multiple joints and muscles, at once. “It’s a lower body hip hinge bias variation,” says personal trainer Andy Vincent .