Band Deadlift: How-to, Tips & More

The Band Deadlift is a beginner compound exercise for your glutes. You do it with resistance band. It is a good fit when your goal is both strength and muscle growth.

Besides the glutes, it also works your hamstrings and lower back, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.

Muscles worked

Glutes muscle

Glutes

Primary

Hamstrings muscle

Hamstrings

Secondary

Lower back muscle

Lower back

Secondary

How to do the Band Deadlift

  1. Stand on the band with feet hip width and hold the handles.
  2. Hinge at your hips and bend your knees until your hands reach your shins.
  3. Drive your hips forward to stand tall.
  4. Lower slowly.

Band Deadlift tips

  • Keep your back flat the whole rep.

Sets and reps

Most lifters do well with 12 to 20 reps per set, and 12 to 20 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.

Equipment

Resistance band

Type

Compound

Band Deadlift alternatives

More glutes exercises

Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Band Deadlift work?

The Band Deadlift mainly works your glutes, with help from your hamstrings and lower back.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A good starting point is 12 to 20 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 12 to 20 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.

Is the Band Deadlift good for beginners?

Yes. The Band Deadlift is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.

What equipment do I need for the Band Deadlift?

You need resistance band.

Band Deadlift demonstration

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