07-24-2015, 10:16 PM
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I took that advice, dialed back weight and found I ended up getting more from the workout.
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Originally Posted by stillgoingstron
Just a suggestion . . . when I first did stiff legged deads I really concentrated on keeping my hams straight and taking my lower back out of it, the same as if I was doing a static hamstring stretch, lowered the weight and really tried to feel the stretch in my hams, almost using the weight to increase/lengthen the stretch. Found that did the trick and after that, as I increased the weight, I always feel it.
It's hard to explain on paper, but once you get it you'll know exactly what I mean.
I just love stiff legged deadlifts. Perfect compliment to squats (on separate days for me)
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