Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift

The Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles, and requires good control over your form.

Instructions

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, grasp the barbell with an overhand grip.
• Keep your legs straight while allowing a slight bend in your knees to reduce stress on the joints.
• Hinge at your hips to lower the barbell while keeping your back straight and shoulders back.
• Lower the barbell to just below knee height or further if flexibility allows without rounding your back.
• Engage your hamstrings and glutes to raise the barbell back to standing position while keeping your core tight.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back during the movement.
• Bending the knees too much, turning the exercise into a standard deadlift.
• Not keeping the barbell close to the legs.
• Using too much weight, compromising form.

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