Band Straight-Leg Deadlift
The straight-leg deadlift against a band with handles stood on with both feet; the band is loosest at the bottom and pulls hardest as you stand.
How to do it
Setup
Standing on the middle of a band, feet hip-width, a handle in each hand, knees nearly straight.
Steps
- Hinge forward with a flat back, hands sliding down toward the feet.
- Stop at the hamstrings' stretch, before the back rounds.
- Stand tall against the band by driving the hips forward.
Common mistakes
Rounding to touch the feet: stop where the back is still flat. Band slipping from under the feet: set it under the middle of both feet and keep them planted. Letting the band snap you upright: stand in a smooth line, then lower slowly.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
