glutesband

controlled band straight back stiff leg deadlift

controlled band straight back stiff 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 place the band around your thighs.

Step 2. Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.

Step 3. Keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent, hinge at the hips and lower the band towards the ground. Focus on controlled movement.

Step 4. Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the band.

Step 5. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your body back up to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringslower 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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