Deadlift up to knees

3 @ 50%
2 x 3 @ 60%
2 x 3 @ 70%
4 x 3 @ 75%

Rest 2 to 4-minutes between sets

– All %s are from your 1RM deadlift
– Deadlift up to knees is a useful DL variation to build strength off the floor, teach you to pull the bar in for proper balance and strengthen the postural muscles.
– This is like a regular deadlift but you only pull the bar up to knee level, pause for a moment, then bring it back down.
– RESET between each lift to practise good tension off the floor.
– Note the short pause at the knee. This serves as feedback on the quality of the position (you’ll feel if you’re out of balance/off tension) while simultaneously strengthening it.