Deadlifts are a complete body exercise. The movement recruits and focuses on the major muscles and create a highly beneficial neuro endocrinal response.

Three awesome athletes which use deadlifts are Allyson Felix, the petite 200 meter sprint champion, Margaret “Jonnie” Rodda, the 79 year old grand mother who can lift 1.5 times her own body weight, and Arthur ‘Art’ De Vany, the 69 year old who has body age has been estimated in the laboratory to be equivalent to a 32 year old.

When done in the correct manner with the appropriate rest and recovery deadlifts and other exercises create hormone drives in your body which keep you lean and youthful.

I recommend that you buy the following books:

Arthur ‘Art’ De Vany’s Evolutionary Fitness Chapter One

Paul Chek is a highly respected sports scientist who trains some of the most elite athletes.

Pavel’s book Power To The People is one of the more comprehensive on deadlifting. Click the links above to find out more.