Stiff Legged Dead Lift

Using a bench will give a greater range of movement for this exercise, and as such, should only be performed by persons of athletic ability, especially if you intend to lower the bar below the level of the bench.

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Rest the bar on the end of the bench, grasping the bar in either a normal or wide grip position.

Commence the exercise with your legs and arms straight, bending over from the waist, keeping your legs locked out (straight).

Smoothly straighten your back using the muscles of your lower back, keeping the bar close to your legs throughout the movement.

Lower down under control, however keep the weight off the bench in order to keep your back muscles contracted to maximize exercise benefit, you may wish to lower the bar past the edge of the bench, however always work within your own limits.