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Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift

The Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift is a barbell exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the glutes and spine assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift demonstration
Target muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes, Spine
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper legs, Lower back

Step by step

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  3. Hinge at the hips and lower the barbell down the front of your legs, keeping legs mostly straight.
  4. Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position by driving hips forward.
  6. Keep shoulders back and maintain controlled motion.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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