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It mainly focuses on the lower back and hamstrings, though glutes and traps are pretty heavily involved. It also works on total body strength.

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The deltoid muscles and the biceps are the most targeted muscle groups affected by the deadlift. It also affects your lumbar muscle group and your abdominals.

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The major muscles involved would be

* Your quadriceps (Front thigh) * Hamstrings (Rear thigh) * Calfs

* Glutes (butt)

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