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Barbell Pause Deadlift exercise illustration

Barbell Pause Deadlift

A deadlift paused for a moment just after the bar leaves the floor, which builds position and strength off the floor.

Body part
Back
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Hinge
Mainly works
Glutes and hamstrings
Also
Lower back, quadriceps and forearms

Cues

  1. Pull the bar off the floor
  2. Pause below the knees
  3. Finish the lift