Muscle Groups Involved
- Hamstrings - Primary
- Erectors - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Brace your core.
- Push your hips back as you lower the weight. Bend at the hips, not the waist.
- Keep a small bend or
- Follow through with your glutes and lock out your hips at the top of the repetition.
- Do not bounce the weight off the floor.
- Do not round your back.
Description
The Straight Leg Deadlift or stiff legged deadlift is a popular variation of the deadlift exercise that places more emphasis on your hamstrings and lower back. It is often confused with the Romanian d
Common Mistakes
Use less weight for these than Romanian Deadlifts as these are more challen
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Pro Tips
Push your armpits towards your hips to activate your lats and get better co
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Purpose
A well developed posterior chain is important for maintaining posture as we
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Form
Your standing leg should have a slightly bent knee. Let the weight guide yo
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Additional Names
Stiff Leg Deadlift
