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Thou shall follow these seven deadlift principles. Do this and injury free gains will wash upon you.

Aside from the pride that comes from knowing you can lift something so heavy, there are many other benefits that deadlifts bring to the table. Let's jump right in!  

You either complete the deadlift or you don’t; you can not cheat it, and it won’t lie to you.  As simple of an exercise as it is however, there are some very common mistakes to be aware of.  Here is a list of five.  Be conscious of them. Take a step back in weight to enforce proper mechanics, then focus on increasing weight. Taking time to perform this magnificent lift safely and properly is better than time off because of injury.  So, leave your ego at the door (feel free to grab it on the way out), and let’s jump in.

Five deadlift fundamentals to help you on your pulling journey. After checking your ego at the door, this list will help you maximize the potential within you to pull heavy.

However, despite how exciting new powerlifting equipment is, have you ever thought if you really needed it? From hip circles to bench blocks, there seems to be a limitless amount of equipment available for any adventurous powerlifter to get ahead. The surprising news is, that equipment might be making you weaker, or at a minimum increaisng inbalances!