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Stiff Leg Deadlifts

Exercise Tips

  • Do not arch your back
  • Do not bend your knees
  • Focus on flexing your hamstrings

Stiff Leg Deadlifts

This exercise targets your hamstrings and provides a low cardio benefit. It also works your glutes and lower back.

Muscle Group

Hamstrings, Gluteals (Glutes), Lower Back

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
2 Days a Week

Equipment

Kettlebell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Hamstrings, Gluteals (Glutes), Lower Back

Equipment: Kettlebell

Minimum Frequency: 1 Day a Week

Maximum Frequency: 2 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Kettlebell Hamstrings



Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold a kettlebell by the handle with both hands, palms facing in. Hang your arms straight down in front of you, the kettlebell hanging in front of your thighs.

  1. 1 Exhaling, slowly bend forward, pushing your backside towards the wall behind you, lowering the kettlebell to just below your knees. Keep your arms and back straight the entire time.
  2. 2 Inhale and slowly return to starting position.
  3. 3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.