How to perform Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift with proper form
Setup
- Starting Position: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Let the weights hang in front of your thighs, palms facing your body.
Execution
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Hinge at the Hips: Keeping your knees slightly bent, push your hips back while lowering the dumbbells along the front of your legs. Maintain a flat back throughout the motion.
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Lowering the Dumbbells: Allow the dumbbells to descend to just below your knees or as far as your hamstrings allow without rounding your back.
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Core Engagement: Keep your core tight to support your spine.
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Return to Start: Drive through your heels, pushing your hips forward as you rise back to standing. Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Tips
- Back Position: Maintain a straight back; avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Neck Alignment: Keep your head in a neutral position, looking forward or slightly down.
- Breathing: Inhale while lowering the dumbbells, and exhale while returning to standing.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back when lowering or lifting.
- Overextending the knees.
- Lifting weights that are too heavy, leading to compromised form.
By following these steps, you'll effectively perform the Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift while minimizing injury risk and maximizing effectiveness.
Exercises
Box Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Box Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Calf Press on Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves
Calf Press on Seated Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves, Quadriceps
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Elliptical Machine, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Glutes, Hamstrings, Back, Chest, Quadriceps
Front Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Glute Bridge, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge March, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Kickback, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Glute Kickback, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Goblet Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Goblet Squat, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Good Morning, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Glutes