Fitness
Deficit Deadlift
Deficit deadlift stands on a small platform so the bar starts lower, increasing range of motion and demand off the floor. It builds strength for weak pull-from-floor positions but raises fatigue and technique demands.
Deficit deadlift stands on a small platform so the bar starts lower, increasing range of motion and demand off the floor. It builds strength for weak pull-from-floor positions but raises fatigue and technique demands.
Keep deficits modest—one to three inches—and reduce load versus standard pulls.
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