How to Perform a Dead Lift Leg Exercise

Video Transcript

"The next exercise I am going to perform is called a dead lift. You can do this with or without weights as well. It is very important body alignment when doing this exercise. Your navel is going to come into your spine. Your hands are going to come right out in front of you, keeping the abdominals engaged, keeping the legs as straight as possible without locking your knees. Your back is going to be flat and you are going to keep your shoulder blades together so you are not going to round your shoulders forward. You are going to inhale. As you lift, back is flat, abs is tight as you feel the stretch in your hamstrings and your glutes and exhale, and squeeze. The muscles you are using to get you up are your glutes and your hamstrings. Make sure your hips, knees and toes are facing forward, abs are tight, shoulders back and inhale. All the weight is in your heels so you should be able to wiggle your toes and exhale. Good. Arms are straight just like dead weight and exhale lift. Good. Inhale lower and exhale lift. Very good. Inhale lower. Again there are always a light bend in your knees. The easiest thing to do is to lock your knees when you are bending down. Keep a slight bend in your knees all the way on your heels and continue breathing. Inhale lower and exhale lift. "