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Stiff Leg DeadliftSteel Cord HamstringsThe name stiff leg deadlift is misleading because you should never perform this exercise with your legs locked perfectly straight. Always keep a slight bend to the knees. If you are not used to deadlifting you should use a very light weight in the begining. For those of you used to performing regular powerlifting deadlifts, you'll notice you can't use nearly as much weight. The main reason is that by keeping your legs realativly straight you reduce the role of the thighs and glutes in the exercise. If you are very flexible, you may need to stand on a block of wood or a low platform to get the full strech at the bottom. Finally, some bodybuilders get little or nothing out of the stiff leg dead lift if they perform it first. You may need to fatigue the hamstrings first with another exercise (ex. leg curls, back extensions). How to perform stiff legged deadliftsBend over and grab the bar with a shoulder with grip. With your legs slightly bent, raise your torso so you are standing up straight. Lower slowly until the bar is a couple of inches from the floor, and repeat.
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