Reverse Band Deadlift
An advanced compound powerlifting exercise that works the lower back, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Reverse Band Deadlift
- Set the bar up in a power rack. Attach bands to the top of the rack, using either bands pegs or the frame itself. Attach the other end of the bands to the bar.
- Approach the bar so that it is centered over your feet. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hip to grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract. Typically, you would use an overhand grip or an over/under grip on heavier sets.
- With your feet, and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and bend the knees until your shins contact the bar. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched, and begin driving through the heels to move the weight upward.
- After the bar passes the knees, aggressively pull the bar back, pulling your shoulder blades together as you drive your hips forward into the bar.
- Lower the bar by bending at the hips and guiding it to the floor.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Reverse Band Deadlift
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do reverse band deadlift work?
Reverse Band Deadlift primarily works the lower back. The glutes, inner thighs, calves, hamstrings and quads assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for reverse band deadlift?
Reverse Band Deadlift uses barbell.
Reverse Band Deadlift: is it suitable for beginners?
Reverse Band Deadlift is rated advanced. High skill or high load. Worth earning rather than starting with.
What can I do instead of reverse band deadlift?
Deadlift with Bands, Deadlift with Chains, Deficit Deadlift train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my reverse band deadlift reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; reverse band deadlift can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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