How to Do Stiff-Leg Deadlift: Step by Step
- Stand with bar at hip height, legs nearly straight
- Hinge forward keeping legs almost locked
- Lower bar along legs until deep hamstring stretch
- Drive hips forward to return
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rounding the lower back
- Bending knees too much — keep them nearly straight
- Jerking the weight up
Stiff-Leg Deadlift Tips
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
- Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
- Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results
Muscles Worked
hamstringsglutesback
Equipment
barbell
Tracking
Count reps