Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift

Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift — Start position
Start position
Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings
  • glutes
  • lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Grasp a couple of dumbbells holding them by your side at arm's length.

  2. Stand with your torso straight and your legs spaced using a shoulder width or narrower stance. The knees should be slightly bent. This is your starting position.

  3. Keeping the knees stationary, lower the dumbbells to over the top of your feet by bending at the waist while keeping your back straight. Keep moving forward as if you were going to pick something from the floor until you feel a stretch on the hamstrings. Exhale as you perform this movement

  4. Start bringing your torso up straight again by extending your hips and waist until you are back at the starting position. Inhale as you perform this movement.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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