There are a ton of great back exercises to choose from, but what exercises translate to more pulling power? More specifically, what exercises bring up weaknesses found in your erectors, lats, and rhomboids?

Can you deadlift 600 pounds but can’t budge a 225-pound stone off the floor? If you didn’t know, the upper back comes into play in nearly every strongman event; therefore, a weak upper back will surely decrease your chance of winning and advancing in the sport.

These are the deadlifting tips that have helped my deadlift the most. If they helped me and my athletes, they’ll help you too.

This full back workout uses innovative thinking and multiple intensity techniques to maximize results.

The snatch grip deadlift is an outstanding assistance lift if you have a weak upper back or erectors, but it’s not a traditional deadlift. Many cues for it are contrary to the traditional pull.

Snatch Grip Deadlifts from Mats to increase ROM for starting strength and upper back activation