No, You Don’t Have to Deadlift Heavy at 50 to Build Strength—Here’s What Trainers Recommend Instead

Although all compound lifts scratch this itch in some form, there’s something particularly cathartic about picking up and putting down heavy weight during a set of deadlifts. They’re an obvious classic for a reason, holding status as one of the most elite exercises for building strength through the entire posterior chain, from your back down to the hamstrings. But no matter how much sweet history you share with the compound lift, it may not always agree with your body as you age.

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