Barbell Wide Stance Stiff Leg Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Wide Stance Deadlift
How to: Barbell Wide Stance Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outwards.
- Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands just outside your legs.
- Keep your chest up and your back straight as you hinge at the hips.
- Lower the barbell towards your feet by bending at the hips and slightly at the knees.
- Pause at the bottom of the movement, then push through your heels to lift the barbell back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back while lifting.
- Bending the knees too much, instead of focusing on the hip hinge.
- Not engaging the core.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to practice the form.
- Perform the exercise on a surface that allows easier hip hinging.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips.
- Ensure the barbell stays close to your body throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso.
Barbell Wide Stance Stiff Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
strength
deadlift
hips
glutes
hamstrings
lower back