Deficit Deadlift: how to do it and form tips

Pulls from a 1-3 inch deficit to increase range of motion. Builds strength off the floor and improves conventional deadlift mechanics.

Form tips

  1. Stand on a plate or low platform with the bar still over mid-foot.
  2. Expect the movement to feel harder — you're pulling from a greater stretch.
  3. Focus on keeping hips low at setup, quads engaged.
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