The correct technique and form for the Russian Deadlift and Single Leg Deadlift.<br /><br />Russian Deadlift:<br /><br />Step 1) Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold a barbell at mid thigh level. <br /><br />Step 2) Keep your back straight and bend at the hips to lower the bar towards the ground.<br /><br />Step 3) Keep the bar close to your shins without touching and lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Do not go all the way to the floor, stop just above if you are flexible enough or just stop once you feel the stretch. <br /><br />Step 4) Contract your glutes and extend your hips forward to pull the bar up back to the starting position. <br /><br />Single Leg Russian Deadlift:<br /><br />Step 1) Balance on one leg holding a barbell with both hands.<br /><br />Step 2) Bend the standing leg slightly then lower the bar to shin level while keeping your back straight.<br /><br />Step 3) Slowly raise back up to the starting position.
