Stiff Leg Deadlift

The Stiff Leg Deadlift primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Deadlift with minimal knee bend maximizing hamstring stretch.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHinge
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with shoulder width or narrower stance on shallow platform with feet flat beneath bar. Bend your knees and bend over with lower back straight. Grasp barbell with shoulder width overhand or mixed grip, shoulder width or slightly wider. Lift weight to standing position. Execution: Lower bar to top of feet by bending hips. Bend knees slightly during descent and keep waist straight, flexing only slightly at bottom. With knees bent, lift bar by extending at hips until standing upright. Pull shoulders back slightly if rounded. Extend knees at top if desired. Repeat. Comments: Lower back may bend slightly during full hip flexion. Erector Spinae is exercised isometrically if low back does not articulate as withStraight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift(targeting Glutes). Begin with light weight and add additional weight gradually to allow adequateadaptation. Throughout lift keep arms straight. Knees can be kept bent throughout movement. Keep bar over top of feet, close to legs. Do not pause or bounce at bottom of lift.

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