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What is Deadlift?
Lifting a loaded barbell from the floor to a standing position.
In context
Deadlift is a key concept in powerlifting. Lifting a loaded barbell from the floor to a standing position. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does deadlift mean?
Lifting a loaded barbell from the floor to a standing position.
What category does deadlift belong to?
Deadlift is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does deadlift matter for training?
Understanding deadlift helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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