Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift

Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Instruction

There is very little difference between the DB RDL & Stiff Leg Deadlift

• Position your feet about shoulder-width apart.
• With the DB's against your thighs, have your chest up & shoulders back.
• Maintain a braced core and neutral spine from start to finish.
• This will be your starting stance.
• Bend/hinge slowly at the hips maintaining NO flex in your knees, lower the weight (and your torso) straight down your legs.
• You will feel the maximum stretch in your hamstrings.
• The bottom position will be roughly knee-level.
• Upon reaching the max stretch, begin lifting the weight back up via hamstring and glute utilization to the starting position.
• Your core is remaining tight and back flat throughout the movement.
• Squeeze your glutes at the top.

*Tips*

• Don't let your back arch excessively or round.
• Keep the DB's close to your center-of-gravity. 
• Imagine pushing your glutes back to execute the movement.
• Your core remains braced with a tight upper back.
• Maintain a neutral neck position throughout.