Stiff Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
Quick answer
Stiff Legged Dumbbell Deadlift is an intermediate compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works the hamstrings, with the glutes assisting.
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Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
How to do Stiff Legged 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. Stand up straight and move the dumbbells to be in front your thighs with palms facing backwards. This is your starting position.
- 3
Keeping your legs and back straight, slowly lower the dumbbells, pushing your hips back as far as you can. Lower the dumbbells to just below your knees.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, pushing your hips forward and your shoulder blades back.
Form cues
- Variation: this exercise can also be done with kettlebells.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.
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