fullscreen

eFinder

eFinder

Home › Article

If Deadlifts Are Hurting Your Lower Back, Make This 1 Tweak | Flipboard

Flipboard · · 387 words · By TODAY
headphones Listen to the eFinder podcast briefing
Ready to play
Daily briefing

What to know about If Deadlifts Are Hurting Your Lower Back, Make This 1 Tweak

If Deadlifts Are Hurting Your Lower Back, Make This 1 Tweak In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer explains how to tweak your deadlift form to prevent lower back pain.

Propaganda risk 0%
Claims checked 5
Techniques found 0
Topics 0

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
Left0%
Center80%
Right20%

5 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

If Deadlifts Are Hurting Your Lower Back, Make This 1 Tweak In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer explains how to tweak your deadlift form to prevent lower back pain.

Why it matters

Deadlifts are a highly effective exercise that strengthens the entire posterior chain.

Common ground

That’s a fancy way to describe the muscles that make up the back of the body, including the … Related storyboards

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://flipboard.com/topic/news/if-deadlifts-are-hurting-your-lower-back-make-t…

analyticsAnalysis

0%
Propaganda Score
confidence: 100%
Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

check_circle Corroborated 2
info Single Source 2
verified Verified By Reference 1
check_circle
Claim 1: “Deadlifts are a highly effective exercise that strengthens the entire posterior chain.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple fitness and strength resources (ATHLEAN-X, StrengthLog, Stronger by Science) confirm that deadlifts are a primary exercise for building muscle and strength, specifically targeting the muscles of the posterior chain.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — It's important to know how to do a deadlift properly. This guide to deadlift form shows you how to deadlift with the best warm up, set up and form techniques.
https://learn.athleanx.com/articles/legs-for-men/how-to-dead…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — How to deadlift with good technique and form, what muscles are worked in the deadlift, and training programs to get stronger.
https://www.strengthlog.com/deadlift/
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do to build muscle and strength. Take your sumo deadlift or conventional deadlift to the next level with this definitive how to deadlift guide.
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/how-to-deadlift/
info
Claim 2: “Pilates coach Jo-Leigh Morris says packing a resistance band is “non-negotiable”.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided evidence for Jo-Leigh Morris is completely irrelevant, returning results for a Brazilian footballer, a TV series, and a coffee brand. No evidence regarding a Pilates coach named Jo-Leigh Morris or resistance bands was found.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Jô made his full international debut for Brazil in 2007, and was in the squads which took bronze at the 2008 Olympics and won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and also played at the 2014 FIFA World C…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jô
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The series, shot entirely in Paris, is centered on Jo Saint-Clair, a cop played by French star Jean Reno in his first lead TV role. Along with his team, Jo attempts to solve murders taking place aroun…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_(TV_series)
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 · Discover the best rated organic coffee, featuring only Fair Trade Certified organic coffee that meets the highest quality standards for your enjoyment.
https://www.jocoffee.com/
check_circle
Claim 3: “Usha Vance says Supreme Court, federal judges should be treated with 'respect'”
CORROBORATED
Two independent web search results explicitly report that Second Lady Usha Vance stated that the Supreme Court and federal judges should be treated with 'respect'.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American politician and author serving as the 50th vice president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he repres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Usha Bala Vance (née Chilukuri; born January 6, 1986) is an American lawyer and second lady of the United States since 2025, being the wife of JD Vance, the 50th vice president of the United States. S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usha_Vance
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — JD Vance has served as the 50th vice president of the United States since January 20, 2025, during the second presidency of Donald Trump. Vance, a member of the Republican Party who had previously ser…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_presidency_of_JD_Vance
+ 3 more evidence sources
info
Claim 4: “The second lady said she has been surprised by Trump's sense of humor.”
SINGLE SOURCE
Only one source (AOL) explicitly mentions that the second lady said she has been surprised by Trump's sense of humor. Other sources discuss Trump's humor or Usha Vance's identity but do not corroborate this specific quote.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; August 2, 1984) is an American politician and author serving as the 50th vice president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he repres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States took place on Monday, January 20, 2025. Due to freezing temperatures and high winds, it was held inside the U.S. Capitol ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_inauguration_of_Donald_…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Usha Bala Vance (née Chilukuri; born January 6, 1986) is an American lawyer and second lady of the United States since 2025, being the wife of JD Vance, the 50th vice president of the United States. S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usha_Vance
+ 3 more evidence sources
verified
Claim 5: “The posterior chain describes the muscles that make up the back of the body.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia and medical/fitness sources (HSS) explicitly define the posterior chain as the group of muscles on the back of the body.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The posterior chain is a group of muscles on the posterior of the body. Examples of these muscles include the hamstrings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_chain
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2023 ... The posterior chain comprises the muscles along the back lower half of your body that allow you to do important movements, from getting up ...
https://www.hss.edu/health-library/move-better/posterior-cha…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Feb 12, 2021 ... The posterior chain refers to the muscles on the backside of your body. Strengthening these muscles can improve your athletic performance, ...
https://www.healthline.com/health/posterior-chain
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.