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TO RIGHTS

> Whether you’re dealing with

back pain or just plain ol’ don’t

like deadlifts, here are seven

alternatives to sub in.

B Y A N D R E W G U T M A N

OU’VE HEARD IT BEFORE—the deadlift is
the king of all exercises. Deadlifts work your
core, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
They’re also a test of raw power, a move that
sets a benchmark for your overall strength.
Y Don’t think, though, that they’re a must for
everyone or that they need to make an appearance
in every lower-body or back workout you crush.
If you suffer from back pain, then the stress that
deadlifts cause on your lower back is probably not
worth the hassle or risk. Or, if you have trouble
getting into position, you’re better off skipping them
rather than performing them with poor form.
On the following pages are seven safe, alternative
moves for deadlifting, courtesy of five expert trainers.

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