Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift

Learn how to do the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift with proper form and technique. This band exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Lower Back.

Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift

Follow these steps to perform the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper legs.
  2. 2Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
  3. 3Keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent, hinge at the hips and lower the band towards the ground.
  4. 4Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the band.
  5. 5Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your body back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

hamstringslower back

Exercise Details

Equipment
band
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

Recovery & Training Frequency

Recommended Recovery Time
2–3 days
Weekly Frequency
2–3 sessions per week
Why
Isolation work on large muscles produces targeted damage but lower systemic fatigue than compound variants. 48–72 h between sessions is generally adequate for intermediate trainees.

Sets & Reps by Goal

Strength

Sets
3–4
Reps
5–8
Rest
90–120 s

Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.

Hypertrophy

Sets
3–5
Reps
10–20
Rest
45–90 s

Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.

Endurance

Sets
2–4
Reps
20–30
Rest
20–45 s

Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.

Which Workout Splits Include Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift?

Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:

P

Push / Pull / Legs

Leg Day

U

Upper / Lower

Lower Day

F

Full Body

Any session

B

Bro Split

Leg Day

Training Day Types:legslower

Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift work?

The Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift primarily targets your Glutes. Secondary muscles worked include Hamstrings, Lower Back. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper legs.

What equipment do I need for the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift?

The Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift requires band. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.

How do I perform the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift with proper form?

Start by Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper legs. Hold the band with both hands in front of your thighs, palms facing your body. Keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent, hinge at the hips and lower the band towards the ground. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

How often should I do the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift?

For most people, allow 2–3 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–3 sessions per week. Isolation work on large muscles produces targeted damage but lower systemic fatigue than compound variants. 48–72 h between sessions is generally adequate for intermediate trainees.

What are the best sets and reps for the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift?

It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.

Which workout splits is the Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift best for?

The Band Straight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Leg Day), Upper / Lower (Lower Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Leg Day). It is classified as a legs, lower movement.

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