Deadlifts Archive

What is Most Impressive about the Steph Curry Deadlift? A Steph Curry deadlift of 400 pounds is not the most spectacular feat of his strength. At 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds, a 400-pound deadlift is not that remarkable today. Take, for example, powerlifter Dr. Stefanie Cohen. She deadlifts 545 pounds at a weight […]

Why the WABDL is Such a Great Idea The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters runs competitions for bench press or deadlift exercise only. But, there are several other powerlifting organizations like the USAPL. So why do we need another association? The reason is that other powerlifting organizations include squats in their competitions. But, the […]

What Exactly is a Sumo Deadlift? Sumo deadlifts are one of several types of deadlift variations. For example, there are: Stiff leg deadlift which is also known as straight leg deadlift Romanian deadlifts Trap bar deadlifts aka hex bar deadlifts Conventional style deadlift And sumo style deadlifts Sumo and conventional deadlifts are when you pull […]

5 Best Deadlift Shoes on the Market Today in 2020 Why do you need the best deadlift shoes? There are many reasons to use a good pair of shoes: The deadlift is one of the most transformational full-body compound exercises. But, it also carries a higher risk of injury because of the potential weight lifted and […]

Trap Bar Deadlift Essentials You Need to Know Before knowing what a trap bar deadlift is, you have to become familiar with the trap bar itself. This unique piece of strength training equipment is also known as a hex bar. The trap bar is a weight training device invented by Al Gerard, a competitive powerlifter […]