The deadlift is a functional total body exercise that resembles picking up an object from the ground. With the simplicity of the movement and significant impact on your fitness level, the deadlift is a common exercise in training programs for senior citizens, athletes, bodybuilders or general workout enthusiasts. As with any other type of exercise, the deadlift burns calories. However, a number of factors influence the amount of calories burned in deadlifts, such as your body weight, workout intensity, additional exercises and other external factors.
Step 1
Measure your weight on a scale. The amount of calories burned in deadlifts is directly proportional to your bodyweight -- as your bodyweight increases, so does the amount of calories burned during the workout.
Step 2
Measure the intensity of the deadlift workout. For example, if you weigh 180 lbs and perform a vigorous workout with more than 10 deadlift repetitions, you can burn around 490 calories per hour. However, performing a light workout with a lower number of repetitions and long rest intervals burns only 245 calories per hour.
Step 3
Use a stopwatch to calculate the time spent performing the deadlift. Most calorie calculations are based on exercising for one hour. For example, if you weigh 155 lbs and perform the deadlift for 20 minutes in a light workout, you will burn a total of about 70 calories.
Step 4
Measure the intensity of any additional exercises. Additional exercises are common in circuit-style workouts. They can include the deadlift and exercises such as running, burpees, pushups or jump rope.
Tips and Warnings
- Always practice good deadlift technique to maximize results while reducing the potential for injuries. Be creative with your deadlift workouts.
Things You'll Need
- Bodyweight scale
- Stopwatch
References
- The CrossFit Journal; The Deadlift; Greg Glassman; August 2003
- MayoClinic.com; Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour; Mayo Clinic Staff; December 2009
- Building Muscle Fast Naturally; Calories Burned Per Hour by Weight Lifting; Pete Owen; January 2009
- NutriStrategy: Calories Burned During Exercise
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