Stiff-Leg Deadlift Form
Lighter loads deliver results just as well as heavy loads when performing the stiff-leg deadlift.
Yes! You read that right! Because “intensity,” which is our goal here, should be understood as a qualitative concept, involving sets, repetitions, etc.
Stiff-Leg Deadlift Form
Together with other variables such as tempo, range of motion, and rest periods, these will produce acute changes in our bodies.
The Importance of Nutrition
Always remember that any workout, when properly prescribed, aims to build lean muscle and lose fat 😉 What will enhance those results—or not—is YOUR NUTRITION 😉 There is no well-designed workout, of course, that will “reduce” your lean muscle mass… believe me 😉
And training squats or stiff-leg deadlifts to failure is the most important thing, because you can train with a very heavy load and low intensity and/or a light load and high intensity!
How to Progress with the Stiff-Leg Deadlift
The stiff-leg deadlift is a useful training exercise for increasing muscle hypertrophy and strength, and improving hamstring range of motion for nearly all athletes.
Because this exercise is an isolation movement, most athletes and coaches should perform it in the moderate-repetition range with moderate loads to maximize hypertrophy before moving on to more advanced strength and/or speed techniques.
Both this exercise and the deadlift can be great accessory exercises for nearly all athletes looking to maximize hamstring and glute performance and health.
It is important to strike the right balance in your plan so that you don’t leave out either of these essential exercises and can achieve great results.
