Straight-leg Deadlift
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Glutes
Straight-leg Deadlift focuses on Hamstrings, Glutes, with Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Straight-leg Deadlift with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2
Keeping a slight bend in your knees, hinge at your hips and lower the barbell towards the floor, maintaining a straight back.
- 3
Continue lowering until the barbell reaches about mid-shin level, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
- 4
Drive through your heels and extend your hips to return to the upright standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Secondary Muscles
While Straight-leg Deadlift primarily targets Hamstrings, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
