Exercise
Stiff-Leg Deadlift
A hip-hinge pattern that loads the posterior chain while the hips travel backward.
Technique
01
Keep only a small, consistent amount of knee bend as the hips travel back.
02
Brace before the weight starts moving.
03
Push the hips back while keeping the spine controlled.
04
Keep the load close to the body when the setup allows it.
05
Maintain the knee angle that belongs to the variation.
06
Drive the hips through to stand without overextending the lower back.
