Wide Stance Stiff Legged Deadlift

This one is a wide-pawed hip hinge for building strong hamstrings and glutes. The bear rule is simple: sit your hips back, keep the bar close, and move with slow, steady control instead of diving for the cave floor.

Instructions

1. Stand with feet wider than shoulder width and hold the bar in front.
2. Soften your knees and brace your core.
3. Push your hips back and lower the bar down your legs.
4. Keep your back flat and the bar close to your body.
5. Drive your hips forward and stand tall.
6. Repeat for controlled reps.

Benefits

• Builds stronger hamstrings and glutes
• Helps with lifting from the floor
• Improves hip hinge strength
• Adds power for hills and sprints
• Strengthens your grip under load

Key Points

• Keep the bar close
• Push your hips back
• Keep your back flat
• Bend your knees slightly
• Move with steady control

Common Mistakes

• Rounding the back
• Letting the bar drift forward
• Locking the knees hard
• Dropping too low
• Jerking the weight upward