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Barbell straight leg deadlift

Intermediate

Barbell straight leg deadlift is a compound barbell exercise for the hamstrings, also working the glutes and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Also works

GlutesLower back

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
  4. 4Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
  5. 5Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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