One of the best exercises for men and women of all ages is the deadlift. If you’re not incorporating this movement into your weekly exercise routine, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Performing this powerful movement helps create proper spinal mechanics and mobility throughout all stages of life. It’s not just for gym rats — you can and should be doing this exercise too!

But deadlifts need to be performed safely and correctly, otherwise you can injure yourself and end up getting carried into my chiropractic office in pain. Let’s prevent that from happening, shall we?

Watch the video above. It’s a great step-by-step tutorial that explains the fundamentals of deadlifting to reduce injuries and maximize the benefits. Enjoy!