Deadlift Targets: Entire lower body especially hamstrings and glutes How to perform: With a barbell resting on the floor, stand with your feet hip - width apart and
your toes under the bar.
Make sure you start the lift with
your toes under the bar.
Not exact matches
When you're lifting, the instep of your feet should be located directly
under the
bar with slightly pointed out
toes — this ensures correct form.
Your feet should still be halfway
under the
bar and your
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Your feet should still be halfway
under the
bar and your
toes should be pointed slightly out.
The
bar itself should be close so that it nearly touches (or just touches) your lower shins, with
toes just
under the front of the
bar when looking down at the floor from above.
This type of weightlifting battery test has become definitive of CrossFit competition - like the snatch ladder at Regionals last year, the clean / double -
under /
toes - to -
bar triplet from the Open last year, and the ascending snatch / burpee ladder in 2013.
Keeping
toes aligned, flex one foot as you reach heal
under «
bar» and bend the opposite knee as you lift heel high.
Place your feet halfway
under the
bar with your
toes pointed out in a comfortable position.