Deadlift the right way! . Starting position: The bar is above the feet, close to the shin bone. The shoulders are slightly in front of the bar. . Pulling the bar close to the body requires assistance and stabilization by the latissimus dorsi. Keep the core muscles activated and the back straight. . The deadlift can be divided into two stages. 1️⃣2️⃣ . The first stage: 1️⃣Lifting the bar to knee level. This is done mainly through knee extension. The trunk remains in a forward-leaning position. .