Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Barbell stiff-legged deadlift, barbell straight leg deadlift
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Barbell
- Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, glutes, back
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 7-8 with 8-12 reps each
- Variations: None
- Alternative: Smith machine stiff-legged deadlift, stiff-legged dumbbell deadlift
The stiff-legged barbell deadlift involves less bending of your knees than the basic barbell deadlift, and thus helps you to target your glutes and hamstrings more. You can perform this exercise on leg days and do the other variations on back days to master the movement pattern.
Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift Exercise Information
- Alternative Names: Barbell stiff-legged deadlift, barbell straight leg deadlift
- Type: Strength
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Equipment: Barbell
- Muscles Targeted: Hamstrings, glutes, back
- Mechanics: Compound
- Average Number of Sets: 7-8 with 8-12 reps each
- Variations: None
- Alternative: Smith machine stiff-legged deadlift, stiff-legged dumbbell deadlift
How to do a Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
The weight ideally ranges between 150 and 250 lbs for this exercise. Stand with your legs spaced shoulder-width apart. When bending down, lower the weight until you feel your hamstrings stretching.
Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift Tips
- Use some wrist wraps if you are lifting a large amount of weight.
- Avoid any jerking movement, as it can injure your back.
Alternative Exercises
- Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
- Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift