For many fitness enthusiasts and athletes the deadlift is often a forgotten and neglected exercise. Perhaps this is down to fear and uncertainty of performing a technical exercise or maybe it is simply a lack of understanding just how fundamental this movement can be to achieving a strong and healthy body in union with a burly cardiovascular system. Women often suggest that these kinds of exercises should be avoided because doing them will lead to bulking of muscle – a look many women want to avoid. This is a myth and simply not true, women will not get big and bulky like a man might due to the difference in genetics and the hormone testosterone. Let’s explore why the deadlift can be such an effective exercise for many men and women looking to get into shape:
