Coaching Deadlift for All Body Types 

Two people in a gym preparing to lift weights, with training text banners.

Deadlifts can be super intimidating and are often associated with injury or back pain. The reality is that deadlifts are one of the fundamental movement patterns – they show up all the time in the gym and in everyday life! Nearly everyone can benefit from learning to deadlift safely and correctly.

In this session we went over:

  • The fundamentals of good deadlift form
  • How to make adjustments for different body types
  • How to adjust to different ability levels
  • Helpful cues for position and timing
Stacy Kim
Updated: March 27, 2025

Get our monthly newsletter

Stay up to date with our news/events and learn more about body-neutral movement.

*By clicking “Subscribe,” you consent to receive emails & occasional text updates from our business.

Related Posts

Light blue pattern with stylized person lifting a barbell repeated diagonally.

With this year’s brand new structure for our annual gathering, we’ve had a common question come up a few times:...

Cartoon light bulb with abstract shapes, clouds, and arrows on a yellow background.

Since 2016, the Body Positive Fitness Alliance (BPFA) has been redefining what fitness can look like—for every body. We’ve trained...

Two people lifting weights; text announces 2025 Fit Pro Summit session preview.

An interview with Summit speakers Christina Malone (she/her) & William Lay (he/him) We recently sat down with gym owners, coaches,...