Peter performs a 10-15 minute deadlift preparation checklist of approximately 10 exercises before deadlifting that may provide benefits equivalent to or greater than the deadlift itself in terms of stabilization and movement preparation.
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“there are probably 10 exercises that i do as a way to get ready to deadlift and they don't take long like this my deadlift checklist is like 10 to 15 minutes... i'm not even sure how much of the benefit is the actual deadlift versus all the things you have to do”
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206 - Exercising for longevity: strength, stability, zone 2, zone 5, and more | Peter Attia, M.D.— Peter Attia MDCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:47:52 PM
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