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Lesson 02 · Expert
Trap-bar deadlift
Form cues
- Brace before breaking the floor.
- Push through the full foot.
- Stand tall without leaning back.
Common mistakes
- Jerking the first rep from the floor.
- Letting hips rise faster than the chest.
- Overextending at lockout.
Expert adjustment
Scaling: elevate the handles or use dumbbells from blocks. Progression: add load gradually or use a clean, lower-volume speed set only when every pull is crisp.
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Voiceover cues
- Build tension before you lift, then push the floor away.
- Let hips and chest rise together as the handles stay close.
- Finish tall and controlled, then guide the load down with the same position.