hamstringsbarbell
barbell straight leg deadlift
barbell straight leg deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
Step 2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
Step 4. Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
Step 5. Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
hamstrings
Secondary muscles
gluteslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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