Want to learn how to do Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.
What is Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift?
This deadlift workout helps in working out your glutes and hamstrings as the primary muscles. It also benefits in strengthening middle and lower back / lats.
Equipment Required: Barbell / EZ-Bar
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Hard
How to do Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift?
Performing the 10 steps below, you will be able to do this exercise properly:
- Place a barbell on the floor and stand facing it with your feet shoulder width apart.
- Keep your toes pointing in the forward direction and bend your knees a bit.
- While exhaling, bend from your waist and maintain the straightness of your back while bend your knee.
- Do this until you feel a stretch in your hamstring.
- With an overhand grip hold the barbell.
- Keep your arms fully extended and keep your hands at shoulder width distance.
- Pull the barbell while you extend your hips and waist.
- Inhale and do this until you have reached the initial upright position.
- Wait for a moment.
- Repeat.
Anyone can perform this exercise.
Related workouts that benefit the same primary muscles
- Thigh Adductor / Inner Thigh Machine
- Single Leg Glute Bridge / Hip Extension
- Dumbbell Squat Thrusters
- Barbell Step-ups
- Lying Leg Curls
This doesn’t end here. Find out the other best bodybuilding exercises: Exercise Glossary : The Complete Exercise Encyclopedia
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