Dumbbell Deadlift

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Quick answer

Dumbbell Deadlift is a beginner compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works the lower back and glutes, with the hamstrings assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front

Back

Primary

Secondary

Hamstrings

How to do Dumbbell Deadlift

1
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart with two dumbbells on the floor on either side of your feet.
2
Keeping your back straight, bend at the hips and knees, griping the dumbbells. This is your starting position.
3
Lower your hips and begin to pull the bar up by pushing the floor through your heels.
4
Pull the dumbbells up until your body is vertical. Push your hips forward and shoulder blades back at the top of the motion.
5
After a brief pause, slowly and carefully return to the starting position.

Form cues

Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.

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