When in the starting position, the bar should be under the _______________.

As the athlete performs the concentric phase (pulling the weight up) of the deadlift, we should drive our feet through the floor.

Which exercise is a great way to strengthen the muscles around the hips?

The athlete should maintain good lat (back) engagement throughout the deadlift.

When performing a conventional style deadlift, the athlete should have a _________________ stance.

The sumo deadlift is performed with a wide stance and is NOT sport related.

The Romanian Deadlift is a great exercise for strengthening the hamstrings and glutes.

What are the two appropriate grips while deadlifting?

When in the starting position for the deadlift, the athlete should position the hips below the knee like you are squatting the barbell.

When performing the deadlift, the athlete should round their back to prevent injury.

In the starting position of the deadlift, the bar should be pulled tight to the shins and should track very close to the body throughout the lift.

It is appropriate to jerk the weight off the floor while deadlifting.

At the very top of the deadlift, the athlete should hyperextend the lower back and lean back as far as possible.

The posterior chain includes which muscles?

The conventional style deadlift allows us to lift a heavy load but at the same time it can stress the lower back and erectors.

The RDL is a great teaching tool for learning the hip hinge.

When following the NSCA Deadlift 3RM/1RM Protocol for maxing out, the athlete can make a 60 pound jump in between attempts.

When performing a 3RM/1RM Deadlift Test following the NSCA protocol, the athlete has between ____________ and ____________ attempts.

We have two bar choices when deadlifting, straight and hex.