Dumbbell Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.4
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift, DB Deadlift
How to: Dumbbell Deadlift
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
- Bend at your hips and knees, lowering your torso while keeping your back straight.
- Lower the dumbbells to just below your knees, engaging your glutes.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Using excessive weight
- Incorrect foot placement
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to start and focus on form.
- Perform the exercise from an elevated surface to reduce range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to protect your lower back.
- Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form.
Dumbbell Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
deadlift
thighs
strength
legs
dumbbell
core