Stiff-legged deadlift – front raise
by Dr. Christopher Notley

Muscles exercised

• Hamstrings
  
• Gluteus maximums
  
• Erector spinae muscles (back muscles)

Start position

1. Standing, with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a barbell, two dumbbells or two kettlebells in your hands.
   
2. Knees slightly bent.
   
3. Back straight and shoulder blades slight back and down.
   
4. Pelvic tilt; tighten the abdominals.

Finish position

1. Bend at the hips not at the low back
   
2. Imagine you are pushing out your buttocks as you lower your upper body down towards the ground.
   
3. A stretch will be felt in the back of the legs (hamstrings) as you lower down.
   
4. Clench your buttocks and return yourself back up to the start position.
   
5. Raise the weight out in front of you with your arms straight

Note: This exercise may seem very easy but do not let it fool you. Even with light weights this exercise can lead to muscle soreness.