Wide Stance Stiff Legs
The Wide Stance Stiff Legs is a intermediate barbell exercise that works the Hamstrings. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesHamstrings
EquipmentBarbell
LevelIntermediate
How to do the 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.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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