Deadlift with Bands
How to do the Deadlift with Bands
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To deadlift with short bands, simply loop them over the bar before you start, and step into them to set up. For long bands, they will need to be anchored to a secure base, such as heavy dumbbells or a rack.
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With your feet, and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and bend the knees until your shins contact the bar. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched, and begin driving through the heels to move the weight upward. After the bar passes the knees, aggressively pull the bar back, pulling your shoulder blades together as you drive your hips forward into the bar.
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Lower the bar by bending at the hips and guiding it to the floor.
How to program the Deadlift with Bands
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Deadlift with Bands responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Deadlift with Bands is rated expert. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Deadlift with Bands work?
The Deadlift with Bands primarily targets the Lower Back. It also recruits the Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Deadlift with Bands?
You need Barbell. Difficulty level: Expert.
How many sets and reps of the Deadlift with Bands should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
