The deadlift is a grueling exercise. ... If the exercise is done properly you should strengthen most of the muscles in your entire body, including your abdominals. Your abs, in this exercise, act as stabilizer muscles. In order for the deadlift to utilize your abs, you have to maintain proper form.

Do deadlifts abs?

While it's typically a go-to exercise on leg day, as Glassman reports, the deadlift works almost every muscle group in the body, including the abdominal muscles. These muscles perform the important function of stabilizing the spine.

Do deadlifts work your core?

Deadlifts are one of my favorite lower-body exercises. ... Reason 3: Deadlifts can improve your posture since they strengthen your core and back muscles, and can help you prevent lower back pain and injury. Reason 4: Deadlifts sculpt your entire core—your obliques, upper and lower rectus abdominus and transverse abdominus.