Stiff-Legged Deadlift

Fitness Video #34

Level:

Amplitudes: VA-5

Main Muscle: Hamstrings

Other Muscle: Erector Spinae, Glutes

Equipment:

  • Action Instructions

    1. Stand on the base with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the bar with palms facing back and straighten your legs.

    2. Bar hangs below the knee.

    3. Straighten your hips and lift the bar as you stand.

    Action Considerations

    Not recommended for people with lower back problems. Also, jerking motions or doing too much weight can injure your back. Do keep your back straight and chest up throughout the movement. Keep your legs as straight as possible.