Legs
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Wide Stance Stiff Legs
Wide Stance Stiff Legs is an intermediate-level leg exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the glutes and back.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Legs
Wide Stance Stiff Legs also involves glutes, back.
Olympic weightlifting
Movement pattern: general. This is a compound exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Wide Stance Stiff Legs
- Begin with a barbell loaded on the floor. Adopt a wide stance, and then bend at the hips to grab the bar. Your hips should be as far back as possible, and your legs nearly straight. Keep your back straight, and your head and chest up. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the movement be engaging the hips, driving them forward as you allow the arms to hang straight. Continue until you are standing straight up, and then slowly return the weight to the starting position. For successive reps, the weight need not touch the floor.
Variations
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FAQ
Common questions about Wide Stance Stiff Legs.
What muscles does Wide Stance Stiff Legs work?
Wide Stance Stiff Legs primarily trains the legs and also involves the glutes and back.
Is Wide Stance Stiff Legs beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for Wide Stance Stiff Legs?
This variation uses a barbell.
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