Stiff Leg Deadlift

Stiff Leg Deadlift

• Feet positioned just inside shoulder-width. Your knees are slightly bent and toes pointed straight ahead.
• The core is braced and engaged. Your shoulders are pinned back with your chest up.
• Rib cage is set over your pelvis with your abs/obliques activated. 
• Bend at your knees and hips to grab the barbell with an overhand grip outside shoulder-width.
• Maintain the braced core and shoulder position keeping your spine neutral, straighten/extend your legs.
• Maintaining a tight upper back and core, drive your feet through the floor to pull the bar up and stand straight with the barbell against your thighs.
• Bend/hinge slowly at the hips with no flex in your knees, lower the weight (and your torso) to the starting position.
• Your core is remaining tight and back flat from start to finish.

*Tips*

• Keep the bar as close to your body as possible at all times.
• Your shins may get torn up.
• Keep your core braced with a tight upper back.
• This is paramount to keeping your low back healthy.
• Don't let your back arch excessively or round.