The Healthlift

The deadlift used to be called “the healthlift.” That was its original name, back when it was prescribed for general health and longevity.

Somewhere along the way, the name changed and the fear grew. People started believing the deadlift was dangerous. That it hurt backs.

Meanwhile, every time you pick up a box, a suitcase, or a child, you’re deadlifting. The only question is whether you’re doing it with a strong, trained back or an untrained one.

The healthlift doesn’t hurt backs. Untrained backs hurt backs.