Deadlift With Chains

A variation of the traditional deadlift exercise, which adds chains to increase resistance as the bar is lifted higher off the ground.

Instructions

• Begin with a loaded barbell, and attach chains to the ends of the bar so that the chains rest on the floor.
• Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip the bar with your hands outside your knees.
• Hinge at your hips and knees, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
• Lift the bar with a powerful push through your heels, extending your hips and knees to stand tall.
• As you lift, more links of the chains leave the ground, increasing resistance.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not engaging core throughout the lift, leading to a rounded back.
• Improperly positioning the chains, causing imbalanced weight distribution.
• Not maintaining tension in the arms, resulting in jerky movements.

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