It seems that this exercise goes against the wisdom of “lift with your legs.” Why is that?
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With proper form, a deadlift is how you lift with your legs. With your core braced, you push with your legs before transitioning into a hip hinge. You keep your spine straight (that doesn’t mean vertical) and braced throughout the movement.
The wrong way is to reach down with a curved back and then lift by using your back muscles to straighten your spine.
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