Build Muscle with Classic Exercises

Hard Muscle the Easy Way

Simplify your workout with these classic exercises—and add strength and size like never before
By Joe Dowdell, C.S.C.S. menshealth

Barbell Deadlift

  1. Load the barbell and roll it against your shins. Bend at your hips and knees and grab the bar with an overhand grip, your hands just beyond shoulder width. 
  2. Without allowing your lower back to round, pull your torso back and up, thrust your hips forward, and stand up with the barbell. Squeeze your glutes as you perform the movement. Lower the bar to the floor, keeping it as close to your body as possible.

 6 Tricks to get the most from your workout

This Move Works:

Total Body


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