Logo
Search
Powerlifting Technique Newsletter
LOG IN
SIGN UP
HOME
ARCHIVE
TAGS
SUBSCRIBE

Deadlift

Articles and resources associated with deadlift.

All Posts

The 15 Best Deadlift Alternatives For Strength

Deadlift

/

Dec 18, 2025

The 15 Best Deadlift Alternatives For Strength

Hinge variations that actually carry over to your squat and pull.

Build a Faster Deadlift With Bands

Deadlift

/

Dec 15, 2025

Build a Faster Deadlift With Bands

Banded deadlifts add tension where your pull is weakest, forcing you to accelerate the bar and clean up a lazy lockout without changing your whole program.

Fix Your Deadlift From The Floor To Lockout

Deadlift

/

Nov 25, 2025

Fix Your Deadlift From The Floor To Lockout

Most deadlift problems follow patterns you can fix once you know where the lift breaks down.

Why Some Lifters Deadlift in Squat Shoes (And Why Most Shouldn’t)

Deadlift

/

Oct 20, 2025

Why Some Lifters Deadlift in Squat Shoes (And Why Most Shouldn’t)

Many lifters wonder if they can deadlift in squat shoes. Learn how heel height changes your setup, balance, and leverage, and find out which shoes actually help you pull more weight safely and efficiently.

Add Heel Touches to Your Training for Squat and Deadlift Gains

Deadlift

+2

/

Oct 2, 2025

Add Heel Touches to Your Training for Squat and Deadlift Gains

Heel touches may look simple, but they strengthen your obliques in ways that directly improve your squat and deadlift stability.

Why Your Rear Delts Lag Behind (and How to Fix Them)

Deadlift

+1

/

Sep 25, 2025

Why Your Rear Delts Lag Behind (and How to Fix Them)

Rear delts often lag behind other shoulder muscles, but the fix comes down to smarter exercise selection and programming.

Pull Heavy, Stay Pain-Free: Deadlift Back Fixes

Deadlift

/

Aug 28, 2025

Pull Heavy, Stay Pain-Free: Deadlift Back Fixes

If you train like a bodybuilder on leg day, you are missing the point. For powerlifting, your lower body is not just for looks. It is your engine for moving big weight.

Why farmer’s walks & bent-arm shrugs belong in every powerlifter’s plan

Deadlift

+1

/

Jul 29, 2025

Why farmer’s walks & bent-arm shrugs belong in every powerlifter’s plan

Build a back that supports real strength under heavy weight during trap day.

How to Build a Vise-Like Core and Crushing Grip Strength

Deadlift

/

Jul 11, 2025

How to Build a Vise-Like Core and Crushing Grip Strength

The unique elbow-crook position forces the core and grip tension your program is missing.

Deadlift Not Feeling Right? Check Your Hips

Deadlift

/

Jun 13, 2025

Deadlift Not Feeling Right? Check Your Hips

A subtle hip shift during deadlifts can throw off your form and progress. Here’s how to spot it and fix it.

Deadlift Lockout Stalling? Here's How to Fix It

Deadlift

/

Apr 25, 2025

Deadlift Lockout Stalling? Here's How to Fix It

Effective strategies to strengthen your deadlift lockout, including technique adjustments, targeted exercises, and programming tips

RDLs Build Strong Hamstrings, But There’s a Catch

Deadlift

/

Apr 18, 2025

RDLs Build Strong Hamstrings, But There’s a Catch

Romanian deadlifts are simple, powerful, and often misused. This quick guide covers the benefits, limitations, and best cues to keep you safe and strong.

Can You Do Deadlifts for Back?

Deadlift

/

Jan 14, 2025

Can You Do Deadlifts for Back?

A worthwhile home gym upgrade + deadlift resources.

Is Your Grip Sabotaging Your Bench Performance?

Deadlift

+2

/

Dec 31, 2024

Is Your Grip Sabotaging Your Bench Performance?

The importance of technique, how deadlift can affect squat, and how to break through a powerlifting plateau.

End of the Year Goals

Deadlift

+1

/

Dec 3, 2024

End of the Year Goals

You've been working toward these goals all year. Are you satisfied with your progress?

These Avoidable Mistakes Ruin Powerlifting Competitions

Deadlift

+1

/

Nov 12, 2024

These Avoidable Mistakes Ruin Powerlifting Competitions

Plus deadlift tips, home gym guide, and a new powerlifting resource

The Benefit of Rack Pulls for Powerlifters

Deadlift

+1

/

Nov 5, 2024

The Benefit of Rack Pulls for Powerlifters

Plus common bench mistakes and an answer to a common question about powerlifting.

Are Deadlifts Bad for You?

Deadlift

+1

/

Sep 25, 2024

Are Deadlifts Bad for You?

Deadlift advice + tips for safe powerlifting training

Are You Deadlifting Too Much?

Deadlift

+1

/

Sep 4, 2024

Are You Deadlifting Too Much?

Signs of excessive deadlifting + coach responds to questions

Joseph Lucero
Joseph Lucero
10 Ways to Improve Your Deadlift Lockout

Deadlift

+1

/

Aug 20, 2024

10 Ways to Improve Your Deadlift Lockout

+ should you deadlift every day?

Push Pull Competitions

Deadlift

+2

/

Jul 24, 2024

Push Pull Competitions

Prep, focus, and coach tips

Answering Questions about Deadlift

Deadlift

/

Jul 10, 2024

Answering Questions about Deadlift

Challenging deadlift variations + averages + recovery

Jim Markus
Jim Markus
Improve Deadlifts By Fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt

Deadlift

+1

/

Jun 25, 2024

Improve Deadlifts By Fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt

Plus news, reviews, and a question for next week.

Jim Markus
Jim Markus
Increasing Flexibility for Sumo

Deadlift

+1

/

Jun 6, 2024

Increasing Flexibility for Sumo

With powerlifting news + a coach shares advice on muscle recovery.

Joseph Lucero
Joseph Lucero
How to Increase Deadlift Strength by 100 Pounds

Deadlift

/

May 21, 2024

How to Increase Deadlift Strength by 100 Pounds

Are you planning to compete this year?

Load more

The Powerlifting Technique Newsletter

The Powerlifting Technique newsletter offers expert insights, tips, and the latest trends to help powerlifters enhance their technique, strength, and competition performance.

I consent to receive newsletters via email. Terms of use and Privacy policy.

© 2025 PowerliftingTechnique.com.

Report abuse

Privacy policy

Terms of use

Powered by beehiiv