Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
How to: Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Hinge at the hips, keeping your knees slightly bent, lowering the dumbbells towards the ground.
- Keep your back straight and shoulders back as you lower the weights.
- Return to the starting position by pushing your hips forward.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back while lifting.
- Using too much weight and sacrificing form.
- Not engaging the core adequately.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with lighter weights for beginners.
- You can do the movement without weights to practice form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso.
- Use a moderate weight to maintain form.
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
deadlift
hips
glutes
hamstrings
strength
core