Dumbbell Straight Legs 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, Straight Leg Deadlift with Dumbbells
How to: Dumbbell Straight Legs Deadlift
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Hinge at your hips, keeping your back flat and core engaged, lower the dumbbells along the front of your legs.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings, then drive through your heels to return to standing.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Letting the weights drop quickly instead of lowering them slowly.
- Using excessive weight leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to decrease intensity.
- Perform the exercise with bent knees for a reduced range of motion.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to protect your lower back.
- Lower the weights slowly to maximize muscle tension.
Dumbbell Straight Legs Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
strength
deadlift
hips
dumbbell
glutes
hamstrings