Better Dads Club
DEADLIFTS FOR DADS (Workshop)
DEADLIFTS FOR DADS (Workshop)
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A practical workshop for men who want to get stronger without breaking themselves in the process.
Most dads in their 30s and 40s are still training like they're 25, and wondering why their backs, hips, shoulders, and energy levels are paying the price.
When done correctly, the deadlift is one of the most powerful movements for building strength, resilience, posture, mobility, and long-term physical confidence. It trains the body to lift the way it was designed to lift.
But when done poorly, it can reinforce dysfunctional movement patterns that contribute to lower back pain, disc issues, sciatic nerve irritation, hip tightness, neck tension, shoulder problems, and long-term wear and tear on the body.
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the foundations of what we refer to as the Hydraulic Lifting Pattern, learning how to hinge, brace, breathe, and lift properly so your body works with you rather than against you.
You'll learn:
- The fundamentals of safe and effective deadlifting
- How to properly engage your core to support the lumbar spine
- Key mobility drills and warm-ups for hips and spine health
- How breathing impacts strength, stability, and lifting mechanics
- Common mistakes that lead to pain and injury
- How to lift in a way that supports energy, posture, and longevity
- How to integrate deadlifts into your current training without burning yourself out
We'll also explore why compound lifting movements like the deadlift can positively impact confidence, energy, testosterone production, mental health, and overall vitality when programmed correctly.
Whether you're completely new to deadlifting, returning after injury, or wanting to refine your technique after years in the gym, this workshop is designed to help you move better, lift smarter, and feel stronger for the long term.
Because being strong as a dad isn't about lifting the most weight. It's about being capable, resilient, pain-free, and still moving well 20 years from now.
Workshop FAQ's
What if I currently experience back pain?
That's exactly who this workshop is for. Back pain is often a sign your deadlift pattern (i.e. how you bend), or your core control, isn't working the way it should. We'll break the movement down from the ground up, so you leave with a way of lifting that supports your back instead of aggravating it.
Do I need deadlifting experience to attend?
No. This works whether you've never picked up a barbell, you're returning after an injury, or you've been lifting for years and want to clean up your technique. Everyone starts from the same foundation: how to hinge, brace, and breathe correctly.
Is this a one-off session, or part of an ongoing program?
This is a standalone 90-minute workshop. You'll walk away with the foundations of the Hydraulic Lifting Pattern and how to apply it, no ongoing commitment required.
Will this help if I've been told I have a disc issue or sciatica?
This workshop is built around teaching proper core engagement and lifting mechanics, the exact areas that, when dysfunctional, contribute to disc issues and sciatic irritation.
It's education and technique-focused, not a substitute for medical treatment, so if you're currently under care for a diagnosed condition, come along, but also keep working with your practitioner.
For a personalised corrective exercise program, check out our MOVE BETTER BLUEPRINT
What should I bring, and is equipment provided?
Just bring comfortable clothing you can move in, plus something warm, since part of the session is seated theory and your body may cool down while we talk through the concepts. Bring your own drink bottle, a towel and an open mind.