Lower Back
Deficit Deadlift


A deadlift performed standing on a raised platform, which increases the range of motion off the floor.
Primary musclesLower Back
Energy burned
≈ 40 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.0 kcal/min
Estimate range 30–50 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked29 %
Effort during a set12.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Stand on a low platform of 1-2 inches with the bar over your midfoot.
- 2Grip the bar just outside your knees.
- 3Hinge with a flat back and your shoulders over the bar.
How to perform
- 1Push your feet into the platform and lift the bar.
- 2Keep the bar close to your legs.
- 3Stand tall and lock out your hips.
- 4Lower the bar under control.





















