The stiff
leg deadlift targets hamstrings and glutes directly.
Not exact matches
This way, you will ensure that the
legs gain size at a steady rate, since the squat mainly
targets the anterior chain and the
deadlift primarily the posterior chain.
With all of the squats and
deadlifts this really works the
legs, but primarily it
targets the abs and core muscles.
Here is a combo of a step - up with a single
leg deadlift which
targets glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
One -
legged deadlift variations are a great way to
target your glutes and hamstrings while challenging your balance and coordination.
Based on the results, the one -
leg squat and one -
leg deadlift exercises are a good all - around way to
target both the gluteus maximus and medius at the same time.
The standard
deadlift (there are multiple variants of this lift, including the straight
legged deadlift, Romanian
deadlift, etc.) is a compound movement that primarily
targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
Some exercises appear to
target the medial hamstrings to a greater extent (e.g. kettlebell swings and
deadlifts) while other exercises
target the lateral hamstrings more (e.g.
leg curls and back extensions).