How does deadlifting hundreds of pounds not mess up someone’s back?

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It seems that this exercise goes against the wisdom of “lift with your legs.” Why is that?

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Imagine you’re bent over grabbing the bar. The movement isn’t pulling up the bar as your head comes up, it’s your butt coming in and essentially humping the bar as it comes up. The hip hinge is what focuses the forces into your legs and butt

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