Dead Lifts of Bench

Using a bench will give a greater range of movement for this exercise, and as such, should only be performed by persons of athletic ability, especially if you intend to lower the weight below the level of the bench.

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Rest the weights on the end of the bench, commence the exercise with your legs and arms straight, bending over from the waist, keeping your legs locked out (straight).

Smoothly straighten your back using the muscles of your lower back, keeping the weights close to your legs throughout the movement, palms facing towards you.

Lower down under control, however keep the weight off the bench in order to keep your back muscles contracted to maximize exercise benefit.