Intermediate
Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift is a great exercise that affects your posterior chain. By strengthening it, you benefit your posture and lower back strength and your explosive power, jumping, leg press, and incline running capability.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart and with your knees slightly bent, hold the bar in a double overhand grip so your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. -
Step 2
Push your chest forward, keep your back straight and bring your hips back, dropping the bar just below your knees. Pause and then reverse the movement to return back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift targets Abs, Back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Spinal Erectors as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
- Shift your weight into your heels to keep your legs straight.
- Pull your stomach in so that your back does not move round throughout the exercise.
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