Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift
Description
The band straight back stiff leg deadlift is a band-loaded hip hinge with the legs nearly straight to load the hamstrings and glutes deeply. The straight back position protects the spine and the band provides accommodating resistance that increases at lockout.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Instructions
- Stand on a resistance band with feet at hip-width.
- Hold each end of the band with hands at the front of your thighs.
- Stand tall with knees just slightly bent.
- Brace your core and keep a flat back.
- Hinge at the hips and push your hips back behind you.
- Lower the band down the front of the legs until you feel a deep hamstring stretch.
- Drive your hips forward to stand up tall.
- Squeeze your glutes hard at the top.
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Form & Visual
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Benefits
- Builds hamstring strength
- Loads the posterior chain
- Constant band tension
- Travel-friendly equipment
- Trains hip hinge skill
- Improves glute development
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Spinal erectors
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Variations & Alternatives
- Band RDL
- DB Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Band Good Morning
- Band Hip Hinge
