Exercise technique

band straight leg deadlift

The band straight leg deadlift is a resistance exercise targeting the muscles of the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. Using a resistance band, it mimics the movement of a traditional straight leg deadlift, focusing on hip hinging and posterior chain activation.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your feet.
  2. Hold the band with both hands, palms facing your body, and keep your arms straight.
  3. Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your knees.
  4. Slowly hinge forward at your hips, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
  5. Lower the band towards the ground while keeping your legs straight.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then squeeze your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Glutes.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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