Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift to Row
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Lower Back, Hips, Traps, Lats
Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift to Row focuses on Hamstrings, Lower Back, Hips, Traps, Lats, with Glutes, Biceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift to Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip just outside your thighs.
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Keep your back straight and a slight bend in your knees as you hinge at your hips, lowering the barbell towards the floor.
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Continue lowering until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor or you feel a deep stretch in your hamstrings, keeping the barbell close to your shins.
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From this hinged position, pull the barbell up towards your navel, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Slowly lower the barbell back down to the extended arm position, maintaining your hinged posture.
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Engage your glutes and hamstrings to reverse the hinge, returning to the standing position by driving your hips forward.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift to Row primarily targets Hamstrings, Lower Back, Hips, Traps, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Biceps . 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 to Row, 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.
