Featured Exercise

Stiffleg/Romanian Deadlift

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i>Grab a bar or pair of dumbbells with your palms facing your body and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
1. Bend your knees slightly and maintain that same amount of bend throughout the movement.
2. The upper back is flat, shoulders are pulled back, chest is up and out, and your lower back has a natural arch to it. Look straight ahead.
3. Pivot your hips straight back, pushing your butt out behind you while lowering your upper body towards the floor. Focus on pushing your sternum down to your feet.
4. Keep your head up, back flat, and the weight close to the thighs as you descend.
5. The hips should be well behind the heels (notice the picture). You will feel the balance of the weight shift to your heels.
6. Descend just until hands are about mid-shin level. If flexibility is an issue, try to at least get to the knees and increase your range of motion over time.
7. Return to the starting position by pulling your hips forward and your body upwards.