Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Straight Leg Deadlift, Stiff Leg Deadlift
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell in front of your thighs.
- With a straight back, hinge at your hips to lower the barbell, keeping your knees slightly bent.
- Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Engage your back to lift the barbell back to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Using too much weight before mastering the form.
- Letting the barbell stray too far from the body.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weights to master the form.
- Use a reduced range of motion if flexibility is an issue.
Tips
- Ensure your back remains straight throughout the movement.
- Keep the barbell close to your body to maintain balance.
- Engage your core to protect your lower back.
Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
deadlift
back
hamstrings
strength
weightlifting
core
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