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Intermediate
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders Glutes Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back Trapezius Biceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
Barbell Deadlift High Pull
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Deadlift High Pull is a free weights exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Place a barbell on the floor in front of you. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed slightly outward.
- Hinge at your hips and bend your knees to lower your body, grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Push through your heels to lift the barbell off the floor, extending your hips and knees simultaneously. As you reach the standing position, pull the barbell upward towards your chin by bending your elbows and keeping them pointed outward.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
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Archer Step Back
Archer Stepback
Barbell Clean and Jerk
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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