Band straight back stiff leg deadlift
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Keep your legs relatively straight, with a slight bend in the knees, and hinge at the hips to lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your back flat.
As you lower your torso, ensure that your arms are extended straight down, maintaining tension on the band.
Once your torso is nearly parallel with the ground, pause for a moment, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
Pro Tip
Keep Your Back Straight: Another common mistake is rounding the back during the exercise. This can lead to injury. Instead, keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise. Your back should be in a neutral position from the start of the movement to the finish. Hinge at the Hips: The movement should come from your hips, not your lower back. Think of pushing your hips back as you lower your torso, and then pushing them forward as you return to standing. This will help target the hamstrings and glutes effectively. Avoid Locking Your Knees: While the exercise is called a "stiff leg" deadlift, your knees should not be completely locked out. Keeping a slight bend in your