Bottle Weighted Straight Legs Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.2
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Straight Leg Deadlift
How to: Bottle Weighted Straight Legs Deadlift
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a weighted object in front of your thighs with both hands.
- With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at the hips to lower the weight towards the ground.
- Keep your back straight and core engaged as you lower the weight.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in the hamstrings, then return to standing by driving through your heels.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to round.
- Using too much weight without proper form.
- Bending the knees excessively during the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start.
- Perform the movement without weights to ensure proper form.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Focus on hinging at the hips rather than bending at the waist.
- Control the descent to prevent injury.
Bottle Weighted Straight Legs Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
glutes
hamstrings
strength
deadlift
weighted
lower body