Deadlift like a pro 

 

Deadlifting like a pro is a lot more about mindset than technique. If you follow the advice in this article by the letter you will deadlift like a pro tomorrow. Being a pro will take ten years of deadlifting like a pro.

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Deadlift or squat more weight

 

You should roughly squat and deadlift the same weight. If you deadlift a lot more than you squat work on your hip mobility. If you squat a lot more than you deadlift work on your grip strength. This should move these lifts closer together. 

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Deadlift ORM calculator

 

One repetition maximum calculators are helpful tools to determine whether you are getting stronger without risking injury. Be aware that calculations are theoretical and do not reflect your actual strength levels. 

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Deadlifts or farmers walk

 

The deadlift and farmers walk are two very different exercises. If your main interest is grip strength do farmers walks. If you want to build muscle and strength in your entire body do more deadlifts. 

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Deadlift vs barbell row

 

The barbell row is an excellent accessory exercise for people who are interested in raw strength. The deadlift will build the core of at least one training day in your daily routine if you want to become big and strong. I personally would not design an entire training day around the barbell row. 

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Deadlift like a powerlifter

 

Deadlifting like a powerlifter requires patience and technique. Some tricks are to act against your instinct to stay in control of the weight. Here are the most helpful queues to improve your deadlift.

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Deadlift vs Sumo

Technically the sumo deadlift is a deadlift. Therefore the question has to be reformulated to conventional vs sumo. Generally, the sumo deadlift is easier on your back while both generate great strength. It comes down to personal preference for your strength goals. 

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Deadlift vs trap bar deadlift

 

The trap bar deadlift is a good option for beginners and anyone who wants to do more volume to build muscle. Strength athletes can use the trap bar as an accessory but have to put their main focus on the barbell deadlift. 

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Deadlift vs romanian deadlift

 

The conventional deadlift and Romanian deadlift are similar. Generally, the conventional deadlift is considered the main lift. The Romanian deadlift can be interesting to specifically build up your lower back.

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Deadlift vs rack pull

 

The deadlift is with the squat a main component of a strength regimen. Rack pulls are accessory work to specifically overload the lower back. Pick and choose depending on your goals

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