Stiff-Leg Deadlift

This week's exercise instruction and video demonstration is the Stiff-Leg Deadlift, a great exercise that works the hamstrings, buttocks, and lower back. Be sure to come back next week for a demonstration of the barbell lunge, which works the hamstrings and buttocks. Gigantic Bodybuilding thanks Global Health and Fitness for the exercise instruction and video demonstration. You will need the QuickTime plug-in (if you don't have it already in your browser) from Apple Computer to view the exercise video demo's--it's free and easy to download. Make sure that you put the plug-in in the correct directory and be patient while the video downloads. It's well worth the "weight"!

Instructions:

Contrary to the name, your legs should not be locked, because you will have cartilage problems.
Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart.
Grab a barbell on the floor with an alternating grip (One hand under, one hand over) a little wider than shoulder width apart.
Your legs should be almost straight, and your back should be level, not bent, or arched.
Pick up the barbell, bringing it up until you are standing upright.
Do not bend your back as you bring the weight up.

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Stiff-Leg Deadlift

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