Instructions
Preparation
- Stand with a shoulder width or narrower stance on 5" to 8" (13-20 cm) platform with feet flat beneath bar. Bend over and grasp barbell with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand or mixed grip.
Execution
- With knees bent, lift the bar by extending at hips until standing upright. Pull shoulders back at top of lift if rounded. Extend knees at top if desired. Lower bar to the top of the feet by bending hips. Bend knees slightly during the descent and keep waist straight, flexing only slightly at the bottom. Repeat.
Comments
- Throughout lift keep arms and back straight. Lower back may bend slightly during full hip flexion. Quadriceps can be kept bent throughout movement. See Dangerous Exercise Essay. Also see Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Pull |