Straight Legs Deadlift

The straight leg deadlift primarily works the following muscle groups:

Hamstrings: located at the back of the thigh, they extend the hip and flex the knee.
Glutes: the muscles in the buttocks, responsible for hip extension, rotation and abduction.
Lower back: including the erector spinae, which is responsible for maintaining posture and stability of the spine.
Calves: located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle.
Grip strength: the forearms and hands also get a good workout during deadlifts as they have to grip the weight securely.

Deadlifts are a great exercise for strengthening the muscles in the lower body and improving overall functional fitness.

To perform a straight leg deadlift, follow these steps:

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Grasp the weights with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, bend forward at the hips, lowering the weight towards the floor.
Lower the weights as far as you can while keeping your legs straight and your back flat.
Pause, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift the weight back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

It's important to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to avoid injury and work the target muscles effectively.

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