Straight Leg Deadlift

Straight Leg Deadlift

The straight leg deadlift is a variation of the deadlift that focuses more on strengthening the hamstrings and buttocks muscles.

 
 

Instructions

How to perform a Straight Leg Deadlift:

Stand with your feet hip width apart with feet angled slightly outwards. It may be useful to stand on an adjustable block or platform.
  • Stand with your feet hip width apart with feet angled slightly outwards. It may be useful to stand on an adjustable block or platform.

    Stand with your feet hip width apart with feet angled slightly outwards. It may be useful to stand on an adjustable block or platform.

  • Bend at the waist, keeping your legs straight. Grip the barbell using an overhand or alternating grip.

    Bend at the waist, keeping your legs straight. Grip the barbell using an overhand or alternating grip.

  • Side view of the previous step.

    Side view of the previous step.

  • Extend your hips to lift the weight off the ground.

    Extend your hips to lift the weight off the ground.

  • Continue to straighten your body until your hips are completely extended.

    Continue to straighten your body until your hips are completely extended.

  • Bend forward again, keeping your legs straight, to return to <2/position 2>.

    Bend forward again, keeping your legs straight, to return to position 2.

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