Besides being one of the most functional exercises you can perform, the deadlift might also be the best exercise for demonstrating raw power. Nothing quite matches that feeling of successfully ripping a barbell loaded with plates from the floor. Now, I will be the first to admit I am far from a deadlift expert but using a few simple techniques I was able to move my measly 455lb deadlift to a more respectable 515 in a matter of months. I also believe using these techniques I can maintain steady progress for quite some time.
Read MoreHere is a way to make sure your gym (or home gym) is one of those better gyms. These are step-by-step instructions on how to build your own 8'x8' deadlift and power rack platform. These platforms are easy to build and they protect your gym floor from unwanted damage. We have three of these platforms in Massenomics Gym, and they have all withstood repeated heavy poundings from some big deadlifts. You'll like the way they look, I guarantee it.
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