Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift

Expert Advice

Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement to protect your spine and ensure maximum engagement of the targeted muscles.

How-to-do Steps

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
Hinge at the hips and push your buttocks back, keeping your legs straight with a slight bend in the knees.
Lower the barbell towards the ground, maintaining a flat back and keeping the bar close to your legs.
Once you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, reverse the motion by driving your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift primarily targets the Lats, Glutes, with Strength mechanics using Barbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary

Lats50%

Glutes30%

Secondary

Hamstrings20%

Equipment

Barbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12

Intermediate4 x 8-10

Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift work?

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift primarily targets the Lats, Glutes. Secondary muscles involved include Hamstrings. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Barbell.

How many sets and reps should I do for Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift?

For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.

Is Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.