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.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
spineUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsglutes
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your feet.
- Hold the band with both hands, palms facing your body, and keep your arms straight.
- Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your knees.
- Slowly hinge forward at your hips, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
- Lower the band towards the ground while keeping your legs straight.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then squeeze your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
