Dumbbell Deadlift
Beginner
Hip-hinge movement lifting dumbbells from the ground to a standing position, targeting the posterior chain.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringserector spinaeforearmstraps
Equipment
dumbbells
Coaching Cues
- 1Push the floor away with your feet rather than pulling with your back
- 2Keep the dumbbells close to your legs throughout
- 3Squeeze your glutes at the top to finish the rep
Standards
- 1Dumbbells start on the ground and finish at the hips with full extension
- 2Back remains flat throughout the lift
- 3Hips and knees reach full extension at the top
Scaling Options
- •Lighter dumbbells
- •Kettlebell deadlift