The deadlift is one of the most important movements a human body can learn to do well.
It is also one of the most misunderstood — and most feared — exercises in fitness. Especially for adults over 40 who have been told at some point to avoid heavy lifting, protect their back, or just skip it entirely.
That advice deserves scrutiny. And that is exactly what this workshop delivers.
Block Fitness Oro Valley hosted a live deadlift workshop with Dr. David Skolnik, DPT — a Doctor of Physical Therapy who knows the research, works with real people, and does not deal in generic caution.
In this workshop he covers:
- How the deadlift actually works mechanically
- Why it is one of the best things you can do for your back — not one of the worst
- The most common mistakes that create injury risk and how to fix them
- How to pull safely and progressively for the long term
- What the research actually says about spinal loading and heavy lifting
This is not a highlight reel. It is a full educational session built for adults who want to understand the movement — not just be told what to do.
The full workshop is below. Watch it, share it, and send it to anyone who has ever been told the deadlift is dangerous.
Watch The Deadlift Workshop…
Want to learn the deadlift in person with coaching built around your specific history and goals? That is what we do every day at Block Fitness Oro Valley.
Schedule your first session here or reach out directly.
📧 orovalley@blockfitco.com
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