Figure 3. Figure showing the proper and improper execution of deadlifts and squats. During the deadlift, the athlete lifts the bar until legs get locked and the lifter’s posture is straight (Deadlift a), and during the squat, the athlete removes the bar from the rack and lowers the body until the hip joint gets lower than the knees (Squat a). Improper execution of these movements may compromise proper body posture and lead to body tilt and back flexion as seen in (Deadlift b and Squat b). As the body is tilted forward, the effects of the loads lifted increase dramatically and injury risk rises.