* Approach the bar so it is positioned across the center of the foot

* Place the feet shoulder width apart (note this for the conventional deadlift) and grip the bar at shoulder width apart.

* Lower the hips and bend knees to bring shins into the bar. Lift the chest and take deep breath to brace the core (should be braced the entire movement). Retract shoulder blades to take the slack out of the bar.

* Pull bar upward extending hips and straightening the torso.

* Return weight to the floow in a controlled motion by breaking at the hips and bending the legs.

* Repeat for reps/