Barbell Complex Stiff Leg Deadlift Clean Step Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Shoulders, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Deltoid Anterior, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Stiff Leg Deadlift Clean
How to: Barbell Complex Stiff Leg Deadlift Clean Step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the barbell with both hands.
- Keep your chest up and your back straight as you hinge at your hips, lowering the barbell down along your legs.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to pull the barbell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back while lifting.
- Using too much weight too soon.
- Not engaging the core properly.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
- Perform from a box or step to reduce range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury.
- Engage your core to protect your spine.
- Go through a full range of motion for maximum effectiveness.
Barbell Complex Stiff Leg Deadlift Clean Step Alternatives
Tags
deadlift
barbell
strength
hamstrings
glutes
core