Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Hamstrings
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift
How to: Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bend at the hips while keeping a slight bend in the knees, lowering the dumbbells along the front of your legs.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your back straight.
- Return to the starting position by driving through your heels and engaging your glutes.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Using too much weight.
- Not properly engaging the core.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights in the beginning.
- Perform a single-leg variation for better stability focus.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Focus on a slow and controlled descent.
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
strength
glutes
hamstrings
hips
deadlift
fitness