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Deficit Deadlift — back compound exercise in the LIFTAG library

Deficit Deadlift

Compound · Weight × reps

Avoid using stacked loose plates, excessive elevation, or a deficit that forces your pelvis and spine out of position. This variation increases the start range and can train force from the floor; it is not a flexibility drill, so begin with a small deficit and less load than your standard deadlift.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Deficit Deadlift.

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HOW TO DO DEFICIT DEADLIFT

  1. Stand on a rigid, non-slip platform only high enough to preserve your normal braced start, with the bar over midfoot.
  2. Hinge and bend the knees to grip it, remove the slack, and push the platform away while keeping the bar close.
  3. Stand tall, then return the bar under control.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Open Deficit Deadlift in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

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