Hamstrings · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift
The barbell straight leg deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and lower back. It requires maintaining a straight back and proper hip hinge to safely stretch and strengthen the posterior chain.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes and Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your glutes and lower back.
Track Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift in SPLYT
Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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