The Benefits - Straight leg deadlift is an excellent way to build mass for hamstrings and glutes if done properly and also stretch leg biceps so it improves your movability. This will also activate the lower back muscles.

Execution - Place your feet about little narrower than shoulder width. Grasp bar with your hands about 16 inches apart. Keep your knees nearly locked. Bend at your waist with your head up and back straight until your torso is about parallel to the floor or you can feel a strong stretch in your leg biceps, it depends on your body type. Straighten up while holding the bar at arm’s lenght.

Tips - Do not pause or bounce from the bottom. This is a streching exercise for hamstrings and leg biceps, so use moderate weights to keep up the control in your thighs. If you pause in the half way, the stress will become in your lower back instead legs, so go as low as you can until feel the strong strech in your hamstrings.

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