"In a deadlift, the primary muscles used are the hamstrings, lats, glutes, erector spinae (lower back), and quads," says Semaj Walker, a personal trainer. Most of the muscles engaged in a deadlift ...

Everything you need to know about deadlifts, from the muscles they target to why they’re so good for building strength. On the surface, deadlifts may look like they just involve picking up and ...