Best Deadlift Articles

Want to learn how to deadlift, or learn to deadlift more weight in a more efficient manner? Start with How to Deadlift: The Definitive Guide.

Technique is a tricky thing to explain on a page. That's why I also made a How to Deadlift seminar. You'll learn everything you need to know to improve your deadlift and start adding weight now.

Q&A: Rest Periods, Deadlifts, Bulking, and Hypertrophy...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how much time powerlifters should spend training for hypertrophy, how frequently to bulk, optimal rest periods for strength and hypertrophy, whether or not you need to be doing…

February 16, 2017 By Greg Nuckols

Trap Bar Deadlifts are Underrated

Trap bar deadlifts allow for more flexibility in the movement, higher velocity and power output, and are safer and easier to learn for a lot of people.

September 1, 2016 By Greg Nuckols

The Importance of the Lats in the...

Despite the importance of the lats in the deadlift, their role is often misunderstood. Once you understand their function, it’s easier to use them optimally

November 27, 2015 By Greg Nuckols

How to Help Your Squat Catch Up...

The squat has several mechanical advantages over the deadlift, so why can’t your squat catch up with your deadlift? It comes down to one key difference.

October 19, 2015 By Greg Nuckols

Should you Deadlift Conventional or Sumo?

What You’re Getting Yourself Into: 1,900 words, 6-13 minute read time Key Points: Your hip structure will impact your strength and comfort in the conventional and sumo deadlift much more than factors like height and limb lengths. There…

October 24, 2014 By Greg Nuckols

Everything You Think Is Wrong With Your...

What you’re getting yourself into: -1750 words. 5-8 minute read time. If you’re in a hurry, don’t fret. There are a lot of pictures that will help you get the concepts, even if you need to skim the…

April 24, 2013 By Greg Nuckols

What I Learned to Deadlift 500 Pounds

This is installment 2 in a (currently) 8-part series. The first was “What I learned to squat 500 pounds.” I’m planning on doing one installment for each 100-pound increment for squat and deadlift starting at 500, and each…