Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Lower Back
Other Muscles Worked: Hamstrings, Calves
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Bend at your waist with your head up, back straight and knees nearly locked. Hold bar with hands about 16 inches apart. Straighten up while holding the bar at arm's length. Lower back down to the floor but do not let plates touch. This can be a dangerous exercise if not done correctly or done with weights that are too heavy. Can also be done standing on a bench or box (so that plates don't touch the floor) or with dumbbells.
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