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Illustration of the Band Deadlift: Accommodating resistance - it is easy at the floor and brutal at lockout.
compound · Hinge

Band Deadlift

Band Deadlift is a compound hinge movement for hamstrings, using Loop Resistance Bands. It also works glutes and back. 3 sets of 15-25, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Equipment
Loop Resistance Bands
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 15-25
Rest
60s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Stand on the middle of a heavy loop band, grip it at shin height.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Accommodating resistance - it is easy at the floor and brutal at lockout.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 15-25, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Hamstrings does most of the work. Glutes and back take the rest.