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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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