Stiff-legged Deadlifts (Exercise How To)

For my deadlifters out there, this will be another one of those exercises you might enjoy, although I have met some that don’t enjoy this variation, but I, for one like it. If you are looking for way to strengthen those hammies, this is an exercise for you! don’t give up on yourself if you can’t lift heaver weight, no need for it, you could go reckless and rep it out with lower weights and still feel the aftermath of a good leg day workout. 

 

How to perform it:

 
  1. Grasp the barbell using an overhead grip
  2. Stand with torso straight and legs spaced shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent (starting position)  you may also use a narrower stance
  3. keep the knees stationary while lowering the barbell over the top of your feet by bending at the waist & keeping your back straight (continue to move forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings while inhaling)
  4. Bring your torso up straight again by extending the hips until you are back at the starting position (exhale while doing so)
  5. repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions. 

What muscles are being worked:

  • Hamstrings
  • back muscles (lower back)
  • glutes

Caution: This exercise is not recommended to those that have back conditions or injuries. Be sure to speak to your medical doctor before performing this exercise. 

 

Fitness WonderWoman,

Shay-lon xo

 

Tuesday Fitness/Health Tip #1

Tip Of The Day!

 

“Go at your own pace”

 

No matter what kind of fitness journey you may be on, be sure to go at your own pace. There is no rush, as long as you are constantly progressing; it doesn’t matter what rate of speed it happens. 

Oct. 17th Workout

Workout:

(Ascending & Descending pyramid) barbell back squat:

 
  •  1 x15, 75 lb
  •  1 x 10, 85 lb
  •  1 x 5, 100 lb
  •  1 x 1, 135 lb
  •  1 x 1, 135 lb
  •  1 x 5, 100 lb
  •  1 x 10, 85 lb
  •  1 x 15, 75 lb

Tri-set superset:

  • Front squat: 4 x 2-5, 100 lb
  • Goodmorning: 4 x 10, 40 lb
  • DB goblet squat: 40 lb

Superset:

  • Romanian barbell deadlift: 4 x 2-5, 225 lb
  • Alternate EZ bar lunges: 4 x 2-5, 60 lb

Superset:

  • Overhead squat: 4 x 2-5, 45 lb barbell
  • Barbell stiff-leg deadlifts: 4 x 2-5, 135 lb

HIIT: (5 rounds)

  1. plank leg raises: 15 seconds
  2. plank jacks: 15 seconds
  3. plank arm raises: 15 seconds
  4. plank jump ins: 15 seconds

and 1 minute rest between rounds.

 

At the top is the routine I followed in the previous I posted for squats. If you enjoyed this workout, be sure to like, comment, share, and follow! thanks!

 

Fitness WonderWoman,

Shay-lon xo

Someone’s Else Squat Routine I did

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh8c8z1mJ8w

I had a fellow blogger who commented on my post about pyramid training and wanted me to try this routine he uses for his squat. I have the routine copied in the description box of my YouTube video and also will post the whole workout in another post as well. 

Thanks bloggers for your continued support on  my blog and YouTube ❤ 

 

A New Bench Press PR!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkTstBySGFE&t=1s

I hit 105 lb the other day 🙂