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Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift.

Targets the glutes, also working the hamstrings and lower back.

Target muscle groups

Equipment

Difficulty
Intermediate
Exercise type
StrengthBuilds strength and muscle. Done in sets, resting between them.
Log type
Reps onlyBodyweight or band work: log how many reps you did each set.
Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift demonstration
Form

How to do it

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper legs.
  2. 02Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
  3. 03Keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent, hinge at the hips and lower the band towards the ground.
  4. 04Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the band.
  5. 05Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your body back up to the starting position.
  6. 06Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.