A hip-dominant deadlift variation that focuses on the hamstrings and glutes while minimizing knee involvement.
- +Builds hamstring and glute strength
- +Allows substantial loading
- –Requires good hip hinge control
- –Can strain the lower back
This exercise targets:
Hamstrings
Hamstrings
Adductors
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Glutes
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Lower Back
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Stand hip-width with the bar over midfoot; keep a slight bend in your knees
- Grip just outside your thighs; brace your core and pull shoulders down/back (set your lats)
- Lift to standing to start the set; keep a neutral spine and gaze ahead
- Hinge by pushing your hips back; shins stay mostly vertical and knee bend stays the same
- Lower the bar close to your legs to just below knees or mid-shin until you feel a hamstring stretch; back flat
- Drive hips forward to stand tall; squeeze glutes at the top without leaning back
- Keep the bar close and path vertical; avoid rounding, bouncing, or turning it into a squat
