In the Top Ten Glute Exercise Video Series Ian Lauer CSCS and IFBB Men’s Physique Pro and I presented ten exercises which we felt were the most effective for building and tightening up the glutes. Number four on the list was the Stiff-Legged Deadlift, which I will describe here.

Stand with feet close together with a barbell on the floor in front of you. Bend forward only at the hips with knees straight (but not locked out) and grab the barbell in front of you with a close grip. NOTE: some lifters like to do an “over-under” grip, where one hand is in an underhand grip while the other is in an overhand grip, but I tend to prefer a bilateral overhand grip. Keep the barbell very close to the body as you extend at hips while driving through the heels and squeezing the glutes as you stand up. When you come back down to the floor, exaggerate pushing your booty out to maximize the stretch in the glutes and hams. Make sure to keep your back straight and do not arch.

Recommended rep range is 12 to 15 repetitions, 5 sets total.

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