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Hamstrings

Stiff-Leg Deadlift

CompoundAdvanced

How to do it

Push the hips back with a flat back; the weight stays close to your legs.

Muscles

Primary

Hamstrings

Secondary

Glutes, Lower Back

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand holding a barbell with legs nearly straight.
  2. 2Hinge forward lowering the bar toward your shins.
  3. 3Return to standing by driving your hips forward.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates

Alternatives

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Good Morning

Hamstrings · Lower Back

Kettlebell Swing

Glutes · Hamstrings

Conventional Deadlift

Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back