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Dumbbell Deadlift

Glutes · Calves · Forearms · Hamstrings · Lower back · Quadriceps · Traps · Dumbbell

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet hip width apart and a dumbbell on the floor on each side of your feet, or one dumbbell between them.
  2. Push your hips back, bend your knees and hold the dumbbells with a firm grip. Keep your back flat.
  3. Push through your feet and stand up. Keep the dumbbells close to your legs.
  4. Stand tall at the top. Do not lean back.
  5. Push your hips back and lower the dumbbells to the floor under control, and repeat.
Primary muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Calves · Forearms · Hamstrings · Lower back · Quadriceps · Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell