STRAIGHT LEGGED DEADLIFT

Exercise Execution:

  • Position the bar over the top of your shoelaces and assume a hip width stance.
  • Assume a double overhand grip just outside of hip width and deadlift the weight into position at the top with the hips and knees locked out.
  • Begin by pushing the hips back and hinging forward. Do not bend the knees at this point.
  • Lower the bar as close to the floor as your hamstrings will allow, and pause for a second in that full stretch.
  • Ensure the bar tracks in a straight line as you extend the knees and hips - until you are standing again.

Potential Hamstring Dominant Alternative Exercises:

ROMANIAN DEADLIFT (RDL)

SINGLE LEG RDL

HYPER EXTENSIONS

STANDING LEG CURL

SUMO DEADLIFT

Potential Glute Dominant Alternative Exercises:

Good Mornings

KETTLE BELL SWING

FROG PUMPS

BELT SQUAT

DEADLIFT