09/26/2026
It's easy to assume deadlifts are just for younger lifters chasing personal records in a loud gym somewhere, but the truth is, done with the right technique, they're one of the most valuable things you can do for your strength, balance, bone health, and independence as you get older. This is a comedic video put together by us here at Starting Strength to show you not everything on the internet is done as effectively or safely as possible. So next time you deadlift do it like the end of the video shows, not the beginning.