Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Stiff-leg Deadlift, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings |
| Also | Gluteus maximus, Erector spinae |
Setup
Starts from the floor each rep (unlike the RDL); range is set by hamstring flexibility, not the plates.
How to do it well
- Legs near-straight with soft knees
- Hinge until the hamstrings stop you
- Stand up by driving the hips through
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back to gain range
- Confusing it with an RDL and bending the knees
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.