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Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes, Lower back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Grasp a couple of dumbbells holding them by your side at arm's length.
  2. Stand with your torso straight and your legs spaced using a shoulder width or narrower stance. The knees should be slightly bent. This is your starting position.
  3. Keeping the knees stationary, lower the dumbbells to over the top of your feet by bending at the waist while keeping your back straight. Keep moving forward as if you were going to pick something from the floor until you feel a stretch on the hamstrings. Exhale as you perform this movement
  4. Start bringing your torso up straight again by extending your hips and waist until you are back at the starting position. Inhale as you perform this movement.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift work?
Mainly the hamstrings, with help from the glutes, lower back.
What equipment do I need?
Dumbbell.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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