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Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Lower Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Lower Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Bend at your hips and lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.

4

Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.

5

Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift the barbell back up to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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