DEADLIFT is a very good exercise that you will rarely seen done in the local spa.

The Deadlift develops the hamstring and lower back, like no other lift.

The lift is done when you pull the weights off the floor to a point where the lifter is standing with his shoulders back and legs straight. It is very important to keep the back straight, in relation with your spine. This will keep the pressure off the spinal cord and lower back muscles.

Concentrate on sitting back when you lift the weights. Grab the weight and drive the weight from your heels through your legs, sitting back will help you do this. Do not use the balls of your feet.

Thighs should be parallel to the floor in the squat position, your knees directly over your feet. Keep your butt low to the ground, don't shoot your butt in the air. If you have too much weight on the bar, your butt goes up in the air, rounding your back, this may cause injury.

Using the powerful gluteus and quadriceps muscles, explode the weight off the floor.

Before you Deadlift, get yourself a good weight belt and shoes. Some chalk for the weight bar and hands is good for a better grip. Using a one hand over and one hand under grip will keep your back straight and a lined.

Work on different parts of the lift to help increase your Deadlift pounds. Concentrate on the weight you are handling. Safety is very important when it comes to Deadlifting or any other exercise you are doing.

Don't try to be Superman on the first day, trying to impress someone, and end up injuring yourself. This set back you do not need, only do what you can handle, don't worry, the strength, power, and size will come.

Stay consistent and stick to the program -- POWER-MATRIX

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