Deadlift FIRST or LAST? First for me.. USUALLY…
I’ve tried all sorts of training layouts from full body routines such as 5×5 and Starting Strength all the way through to ‘bro splits’. One query that pops up is WHEN to deadlift during a workout – first or last? Both 5×5 and SS have it LAST, but I almost always do it FIRST. Here’s why… At a glance… Overall your workout order will be predicated by your training goals Deadlifting FIRST is typically best – particularly if doing a split workout routine with lots of supplementary lifts In general try to do the MOST TAXING lift FIRST in each …