How To: Barbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift

[@ScottHermanFitness]

*💪 CLICK THAT NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN UPLOAD!* It's all in the name guys - STIFF-LEG - that means no bending!!

[@revolutionsoldier5889]

Aren't you supposed to bent your knees?

[@df6597]

@@revolutionsoldier5889 You are slightly. To the parent comment, it's called the stiff leg deadlift, not the rigid immobile deadlift.

[@revolutionsoldier5889]

@@df6597 I used to bend my knees but someone told me I was doing it wrong🤷

[@df6597]

@@revolutionsoldier5889 I mean, you don't really bend them much. It depends on your structure and flexibility, but you don't lock them. You get your grip situated, stick your butt out kind of, bending at the hip back straight, big chest, you should feel the stretch in your hams, then you power through driving your hips forward and tightening your glutes and hams for a big squeeze. Repeat for prescribed reps.

[@revolutionsoldier5889]

@@df6597 I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that, I meant to say that I used to keep my legs straight and someone told me that I had to bend my knees

[@getarealjob2441]

9 years later, still just the video i needed. Really appreciate you making it a short video

[@Goodguy_abhi]

No BS straight to the point.. that's y I like this channel..

[@paatao]

Haha most fitness youtubers would start by recording themselves getting lunch and talking about their day for a few minutes.

[@jaidonjackson5745]

Abhishek Sholapur yo for real though

[@arazose-faktenschockierend157]

@@paatao austin dunham style

[@thanos1764]

U alive bro?

[@myopiniondoesntmatter7068]

You say that but if you look at the graph so many people skip straight to actual motion and skip the "intro".

[@joshuakrueger6657]

Straight to the point and no 20 minute video demonstrating one technique, much appreciated.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Great question! For this exercise, It involves stiff legs and a rounded back at the bottom of the movement to work the spine erectors more dynamically. However you are still targeting your hamstrings and glutes

[@ScottHermanFitness]

It's all good my friend. I just feel like there is so much trash on KZbin about "injuries" that people are getting afraid to push their limits, especially beginners. I want to do my best to encourage others to build a strong body and you are 100% right, lowering the weight can be a shot to the ego, but usually its the ego that causes the injury, not the exercise. Hope you have a wonderful week my friend! #HTH

[@fahadashrafofficial]

agreed

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I am working on it. That is a REALLY tough movement. Respect for those who make it look easy!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yes, you certainly do round your back in a stiff-leg deadlift. the main differences are that with the rounding you are going to work your spine erectors more dynamically.

[@pasqua4648]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME??

[@oliverstratton1794]

Paolo LIBIA BECAUSE YOU DONT LISTEN

[@siopaojoy]

LOL

[@missgreendog]

I read your comment before the video started. And then he started yelling. OMG hahahaha

[@tifa3515]

Because the room is huge and therefore if you want to hear him, he has to be loud -.-

[@daviddeinbo9438]

Tiffany S "Issa" joke Ms. S

[@marioanthony8787]

Loved this video,very concise, straight to the workout, all angle view, clear instructions. 10/10

[@ms-cp6qk]

this guy is a legend, 2023 watching his exercise guides

[@prepordietryin9119]

Just want to take a minute and say thank you for not making a 35 minute video blabbing on about nonsense. Most people just want a short brief video on how to properly do the movement and what muscles it works. But all the other creators write a book and then put it into a video. There's a time and place for all that but I just want a simple video so thank you for making it less than 2 minutes

[@HafizaAsma-s5d]

I've been incorporating this into my routine and it's really helped with overall leg strength.

[@josephhamilton6832]

dude’s got ram ranch as his outro

[@noahhysi8622]

In the showers

[@remmmtit2697]

@@noahhysi8622 at ram ranch

[@hawkmoon128k5]

16 dudes

[@IlIIIllIIllIIl]

18 naked cowboys in the shower

[@flavionoriega7606]

hahhahaha Accurate

[@EbonyGreathouse]

No nonsense, Short and sweet. That's what I like about Scott Herman.

[@LauraLaura-w4y]

Great explanation of the stiff-leg deadlift, I can feel my hamstrings working already.

[@rupertbear9116]

the way he's is doing this lift = RDL. good show. and yes, keep the bar in contact with your body the whole time.

[@rockoramadevil]

Scott you are the best.....how you explain and perform the exercises make a huge difference for me...you are improving my workouts,thank you so much

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Hey Andy, actually, in America we perform the Romanian Deadlift and I even have a video for it. This is different :)

[@reindeerman214]

Finally an instructional video that doesn't confuse the stiff leg with the romanian. I was going insane trying to find a good instructional video-.-.

[@toadface8627]

I love blasting through sciatica with these so satisfying.

[@caglarbilgic]

it has been my favourite channel for years!!! the best! the best OldSchool KZbinr!!

[@jackcarter6629]

I was just wondering what the difference between this and a Romanian Deadlift is and then noticed *UP NEXT* is "Romanian Deadlifts Vs Stiff-legged Deadlifts. What's the difference?" Yay. Scott has always got my back.

[@heltonzamora8556]

I am feel very proud of you Herman

[@tatejralph]

tell em boss

[@huntersabin8291]

If this was in sketchy vhs format it would remind me of those instructional videos you had to watch before you got on the bumper cars

[@Merle1987]

A channel that's about fitness and not fake feuds, imagine that.

[@bodrulm1]

Scott, you're doing a Romanian Deadlift rather than stiff legged deadlift. In the latter the bar is away from the body and you pull it up and toward you. Thanks for the videos. I enjoy the variety!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Keep them as straight as you can. Locked out would be preferred, but if you don't feel safe, a very slight bend is ok.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I just filmed a video and will post it Thursday :) Thanks for the suggestion. Appreciate the support my friend! :)

[@Withers82]

I love this excerise, currently on 75KG for 4 sets of 10.

[@zomluck]

Whats the progress report 8 years later :P

[@abcsoxx3801]

@@zomluck lol

[@sandeepp6834]

Good old days scott

[@ScottHermanFitness]

No worries Markus. For this exercise, It involves stiff legs and a rounded back at the bottom of the movement to work the spine erectors more dynamically. However you are still targeting your hamstrings and glutes

[@PattyMcDougal]

I think guys would typically try to lift the same amount of weight performing these stiff-leg deadlifts, as they would doing your traditional deadlifts. Simply because they can't take the shot to their ego. This is a great exercise, if you do the right amount of weight, which is typically pretty low. Great video though Scott, sorry if I pushed your buttons pally. Look forward to the next one.

[@targettmark88]

The how to series is the best

[@declanmckenna5111]

I can barely lower 30 degrees doing this exercise. It amazes me you can go all the way down to the floor

About eight years watching your videos when going to the gym. Only the Gods know how many injuries you’ve prevented me from having 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@flyguy4211]

This is one of the best executed forms I’ve seen on the stiff leg deadlift. Most people have to much bend in their knees.

[@VivekKumarSinha25]

Okay, first things first, your tutorials are short and to the point. Really appreciate that! Now, what's the difference between stiff-legged deadlift and RDL, both are almost same, I couldn't differentiate between the two.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Sure! I will be doing more barbell and dumbbell routines for at home! :)

[@jbfitness3056]

Nice! I am doing this today and wanted to learn the proper motion. You can always rely on ScottHermanFitness to walk you through the movement!

[@jbfitness3056]

Also, to any comment readers - I'm doing a chisel challenge and vlogging everyday about it... We'll see how it turns out!

[@sanitary103]

agree. just b/c the "hodge twins" don't like to squat or do dead lifts doesn't mean others shouldn't. as long as you have good form, it's all good.

[@whitelion1111]

I haven't done these for a long time, definitely hits the lower back real good, doing them tomorrow

[@erikvineyard7302]

Straight to the point. No bullshit. Just the way I like it

[@ScottHermanFitness]

you are very welcome Turner!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks man!! Might do a show this year. Just need to launch this site! :)

[@kevinalexanderalmendares4117]

Learning it at first like all workouts for beginners like me is hard but slowly and slowly I learn and adapt

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks Garrett!

[@MunichSpartanFitness]

I located the Problem.The exercise "Stiff leg deadlift" is fameless in germany. We know about the romanian deadlifts, with minimal angled knees.The movements are similar,but there is an small difference between the exercises. :-)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks coolboy!

[@metaldreams3595]

Quick tip since he didn't mention it. This should not be done with much weight if you are new to it. You can easily pull/strain your lower back and you'll be screwed for a couple weeks minimum.He's young and probably doesnt think about injury very much, in his defense.

[@kangli8794]

Steven Bellm no I think he controls the weight so he don't even bother

[@mikeromero9783]

tnx for all scot u be my trainner for a long time a go , salute from colombia

[@eldontyrell4361]

I just tried these and I can do them quite well, I’ve not deadlifted in a long time due to my knees and back, but being as the legs are stiff it’s not too bad on my knees so far. Hopefully it will also stretch my hamstrings as they’re super tight, from doing loads of weighted hyperxtension machine work. They’re so tight I cannot do a good morning without popping in the biceps femoris behind the right knee.

[@KeenanModica]

Me too

[@ScottHermanFitness]

What is wrong with the one I made already? /watch?v=JCXUYuzwNrM

[@Wild_intheuk]

Does anyone knows why I feel more my forearm then glutes when I do this exercise? Is this because I have never done that before and my forearm needs to adjust?

[@lokilokiliko]

Do some warm up ❤

[@erich9779]

How is this working out hamstring? It's more of a back workout if anything

[@meialua5178]

absolutely wrong, your hamstrings will always get tired first with this one

[@afckntank]

What a physique man! What a physique!

[@sultanak79]

Short and sweet Thanks Don't need to watch 10 minutes video to understand how to do a movement. 😇

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well, you can try super light weight and work more on form. If anything, it will help strengthen your lower back. Hope you heal up soon!

[@grzegorzbratek3647]

Hi, What method do you have or what exercises do you do that you have a symmetrically developed vastus medialis in relation to the lateral head. Sorry for my English. I used a translator.

[@snowframe2995]

Instructions unclear, snapped both legs

[@papacito99199]

Lololol 😂🤣😂 I think you need to keep slight bend in your knees to provide hamstring movement. Else whole Weight is just transferred to your knees . Snapping can occur but most probably you'll fall lol.

[@deathvalley1319]

i forced my leg to be straight and now i can t walk.... lmao

[@skaterforlife2]

Unreal shape!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Takes time, but thanks! Just start off with light weight and you will increase your flexibility over time.

[@DefeatLust]

Hey Scott, my routine tells me to do the stiff-leg deadlift, but I have a pretty bad lower back. Would you reccomend me maybe skipping this one, or are there any alternatives you can think of?

[@Ahil4421]

Romanian deadlift or seated goodmornings

[@sabrinasuarez4437]

Well done kid

[@ScottHermanFitness]

what do you mean?

[@DamienAlexander]

What, how is this possible, i can't bend over more than 20 degrees with my legs straight. How to train this?

[@citizen1981]

brief and to the point!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Thank you for your time and help 🏋️

[@shanthureddy4234]

so are these deadlifts will help to tone thigh fat ? I'm a man with excess thigh fat looking to tone them , Please Help me out

[@vice2792ocl]

Gym newbie, but how does this exercise not lead to back injuries? It seems like it breaks all rules about never lifting with your back? Do the arms do all the work and does stiffening your back help solve this problem. Thanks

[@ScottHermanFitness]

My little sister does this exercise with no problem because I taught her proper form. Why are people making excuses to be WEAK?

[@olivercarriere6759]

Thax Scot gonna add this to my leg routine wensday/saterday back squats /front squats /split squats sldl/leg extentions /leg curls/ toe raise /barbell caft raise / seated caft raise I think I have enough for leg day I do like 14 reps for my upper leg /lower legs 20 reps takes a lot

[@AshuKanojiya1993]

Sir u explain very well😊

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Does Superman have more than one suit?

[@حيدرمحمدعبدالزهرة]

So i should return to my starting position using the hamstring

[@ScottHermanFitness]

yeah yeah!! Thanks for noticing Russ! #HTH :)

[@BeeSolomona]

does this exercise help to increase the flexibility in your hamstrings?

[@themurk842]

This icon was doing shorts before it even existed

[@amazingkeyboardist]

Scott do you think obese people can do deadlift? I've been at the gym for 2 and a half months when I started I weigh 326 lbs and now I only weigh 305 lbs. Is it safe for me to do deadlift?

[@zertiboy]

thanks man you're the best so far I've learned the most of your channel... Even helped me solve my shoulder problem by Front & Side Lateral Rises!!!

[@sanitary103]

out of curiosity, what are your max lifts for... flat bench squat dead lift mile time 1/2 mile I did your treadmill 12.4 mph challenge about a year ago and lasted only about 2:30. Sh*t was painful, lol

[@markusjohansson8075]

Doesnt this train your lower back alot? I have friends that do this exercise for stronger back not legs, i can have missed out on something so im sorry in advance

[@garryleach8517]

Nice guy scott herman

[@TheOneSpurs]

Haha i thought you'd already made one but too lazy to search, thanks for the link!

[@forbidenhero50]

Dead lift are awesome

[@bryansoares1092]

Was that Ram Ranch I heard at the end?

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

are u supposed tp arch like he does at the end, sticking chest out?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

No, this is a stiff-leg. It involves stiff legs and a rounded back at the bottom of the movement to work the spine erectors more dynamically. :)

[@breannamoore3846]

I love it quick short and to the point 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@zfcee9617]

Hey scott. I have a question about creatine is it bad or good for you? Do you loose your muscles if you stop taking it? Do you take it? Thanks

[@jameslovett8697]

I need to work on my hamstring flexability first because I can't even touch my toes haha.

[@turnerwashburn3928]

awesome demo Scott, thanks

[@odyzevs]

I'm 195cm tall and I serious problems reaching the bar with good form. Actually I bend my back a lot if I am to do this exercise. Would it be cheating to elevate the bar? Or should I just suck it up at stretch my glutes and hamstring till I can reach down with good form?

[@gatetravel]

Could this be bad for your lower back? I spoke to my physio and he told me to stay away from the lower back extension machine. How similar are these 2 exercises?

[@RadWoWGaming]

I am 6'4 and i cant touch the barbell all the way down, should i just be lowering (with a straight back) until i feel a good stretch in my hamstrings before standing upright again?

[@khalidelali7033]

I have the same problem but talking to my trainer he said a straight back is impossible to maintain and your form is correct as long as you make sure that before you start your chins are touching the bar and your chest is upwards when bending to pick it up, you don't need to maintain a straight back

[@jscott4613]

I did it with 225 yesterday and my shins hurt I think I was suppose to have a slight bend in my knees I kept them completely straight(my legs)felt the we're gonna snap wtf what I do wrong

[@harithwaseem8468]

Yeah bend a bit

[@S1R-ider]

😂😂

[@papacito99199]

😂🤣😂 haha lolol 😂🤣😂 you need to bend them a bit to provide hamstring muscles a movement. And also healthy joint

[@usersdksdfg]

Tht's how u overload the knees and get knee pain. Don't lock out ur knees and keep a slight bend

[@mrm0nty550]

Scott, is it okay to curve your back on the comeback from the deadlift, if not how would one avoid the rounding?

[@thomasdube3921]

thanks needed to know this for the 12 week shred

[@vede8123]

ablab??

[@vede8123]

ablab??

[@SlavenVico]

I am doing this exercise for the hamstrings! Scott what do you think?

[@paddydocherty9218]

If your legs are violently shaking, are you doing it wrong?