Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift

Learn how to do the Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift with proper form, setup, and execution.

This barbell movement primarily targets hamstrings.

How to Perform Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and stand with the bar over your mid-foot, feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Hinge at the hips and grab the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your legs straight or with a very slight bend in the knees.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Drive through your heels to stand tall and exhale.

  5. 5

    Hinge at the hips to lower the bar back toward the floor, keeping your legs as straight as possible and your back flat.

  6. 6

    Return to the starting position and breathe in.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions