Deadlift

The deadlift trains the posterior chain while teaching efficient technique for picking objects up from the ground. Deadlifts are said to generate substantial erector spinae and back muscle activity, but the article does not provide detailed EMG evidence. The deadlift transfers force from the ground through the body into the implement while the spine stays stable. Deadlifting is recommended only after adequate hinge mechanics, trunk stacking, and symptom control are in place. The deadlift can be used in both rehabilitation and performance contexts when variation, load, and progression are individualized. The deadlift is presented as the preferred lower back strengthening exercise.