Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

Exercise Details

Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target Muscle
Hamstrings
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How to Perform

1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
2
Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3
Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
4
Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
5
Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position.
6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

gluteslower back
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