Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Lower Back
Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift focuses on Hamstrings, Lower Back, with Traps, Lats, Glutes, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slightly bending your knees, grip a barbell using a double-overhand grip so that your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Push your chest out, keep your back straight, and push your hips back as you lower the bar to just below your knees. Pause, then reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
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Shift your weight back onto your heels to keep your legs straight.
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Pull your stomach in to avoid rounding of your back throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift primarily targets Hamstrings, Lower Back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Lats, Glutes, Adductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
