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Glutes · Intermediate

Barbell Deadlift Block Pull

Hip-hinge drill training glutes and hamstrings with a braced torso.

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Barbell Deadlift Block Pull demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsCoreUpper BackForearms

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 8

Rest

2 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the loaded bar evenly on stable pulling blocks at the prescribed height and stand with it over your midfoot.
  2. 02Hinge down, take your deadlift grip, and brace with your shoulders over or slightly in front of the bar.
  3. 03Drive through the floor and keep the bar close as it leaves the blocks.
  4. 04Extend your hips and knees to stand fully without leaning backward at lockout.
  5. 05Lower the bar under control until both ends settle completely on the blocks before resetting.

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