Didn't do them for 7+ years just getting back into barbell dls after a couple months of trap bar dls

For me it is all hamstring, glute, and low back. Low back pump/ muscle

This is a dumb question but I listen to Jason blaha a lot and he is always going on about how dls will develop your entire back but only thing in my back I felt is lower back, rest was gluten n hammies

After that long without any dls, only doing kettlbells n clubs and stuff and the few trap bar sessions I did barbell 235x13mightve got a couple more but I didn't wanna go too crazy first time back and not walk tomorrow
Not sure if that's good

This post was edited by hoipolloi on Nov 5 2021 09:21pm

The variation and grip of the deadlift you performed would affect what muscle groups you mainly use.

I recommend Bent Over Rows , Lower back hyperextensions & Pull ups for back torture 😉

Most deadlifts variations target your legs , B00ty & core . Hamstring quadriceps , Glutes , And Abs . lats , traps & other muscles are possible too 😳

This post was edited by salenabaxter on Nov 6 2021 02:43am

Try switching to sumo deadlifts instead of traditional deadlifts. Trap bar is good too, but like i said - sumo would put less strain on the lower back. Also i would not recommend watching Jason Blaha.. check out Candito training instead. Good luck man

Deadlifts work out a very large muscular portion of the body at one time, however, the primary muscle movements for the lift should be the glutes, and hamstrings.

A very good primer for DL's are straight arm pulldowns as it conditions your upper back for the movement. When I started doing these, I noticed I was able to DL fairly higher weight with better technique on top of it.