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| Straight
Legged Deadlift |
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Purpose
of this exercise: TO DEVELOP THE HAMSTRINGS, BUTTOCKS
AND BACK
The
regular deadlift is one of the three power lifts, because
it allows you to lift a large amount of weight. This
variation is targeted to the stretching of the leg biceps
(hamstrings).
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| Technique |
| 1. |
With
the bar on the floor in front of you, place your
feet shoulder-width apart. Take an overhand grip
that is shoulder-width apart and squat down. |
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| 2. |
Keeping
your arms and back straight, pull the weight up
past your knees until you are in a standing position. |
| 3. |
Keeping
your legs and back straight, bend forward from the
waist until your torso is parallel to the floor
and the bar is hanging at arm's length below you. |
| 4. |
Slowly
straighten to standing position, keeping your back
straight. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
•Without
the legs to help you, you will use much less weight than
for the Regular Deadlift. Do not attempt to lift the same
amount of weight.
•If you experience low back pain, DO NOT use this
exercise. |
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