two-handed dead lift
weightlifting
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The two-handed dead lift is a lift in weight lifting where the participant lifts a weight from the floor to hip level in a single movement. This exercise is part of powerlifting, a sport that emphasizes raw strength over technique, flexibility, and speed. The dead lift specifically showcases a lifter's back and gripping strength.12
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