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B-Stance Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes · Lower back · Dumbbell

How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your working leg forward, taking most of your weight.
  2. Slide the other foot back until only the ball of that foot rests lightly on the floor, like a kickstand, for light balance only.
  3. Hinge at the hips, pushing your glutes back while keeping your front knee only slightly bent and your back flat.
  4. Lower the dumbbells along your shins until you feel a stretch through the hamstring of the front leg.
  5. Drive your hips forward to return to standing, keeping the load on the front leg throughout.
  6. Complete all reps on one side before switching the stance to work the other leg.
Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Glutes · Lower back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Sides
One side at a time