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stiff leg dead lift
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Muscles used:
Glutes, hamstrings, erector spinae
Equipment
None (barbell or dumb bells optional)
Description
Stand in the position shown below, feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent.
Push your hips to the rear, keeping the weight over the heels, and lowering your body towards the ground.
Maintain a neutral spine, lowering your body until you feel the hamstrings stretch.
Squeeze your glutes (bum cheeks) to bring yourself back to the start position.
OPTION - hold a weight (barbell or dumb bells) in your hands to increase the intensity of this exercise.

