Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
Step by step
How to perform
- Keep your legs slightly bent but stiff, and your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly bend at the hips and lower the barbell towards the floor, keeping your back straight and your shoulders back.
- Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, but make sure not to round your back.
- Slowly raise your torso back to the starting position, pushing your hips forward and squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
Overview
About this exercise
The Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift is a strength training exercise primarily targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, promoting muscle growth and enhancing overall body strength. It's an ideal workout for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts, as it can be easily modified to match individual fitness levels. People may opt for this exercise for its effectiveness in improving posture, enhancing athletic performance, and its potential in aiding injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid jerky or rapid movements. Lower the barbell in a slow and controlled manner, hinging at your hips and keeping your core engaged. The bar should travel close to your legs, and you should feel a stretch in your hamstrings. When you reach the bottom of your range of motion, reverse the movement and stand back up.
A common mistake is to use too much weight. This can lead to improper form and potential injury. Start with a lighter weight to ensure you can perform the exercise correctly, then gradually increase the weight as your strength and form improve.
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