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dumbbell deadlift
dumbbell deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
Step 2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body, arms extended downwards.
Step 3. Bend at your hips and knees, lowering the dumbbells towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
Step 4. Push through your heels and extend your hips and knees, lifting the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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