Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift targets the posterior chain, enhancing lower back and hamstring strength. It involves lifting a barbell with minimal knee bend, promoting flexibility and muscle activation in the lower body. This exercise is beneficial for improving posture and core stability.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of you.
- Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips to lower the barbell.
- Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings.
- Return to the starting position by engaging your glutes and hips.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Erector Spinae Hamstrings
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus
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