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Dumbbell Deadlift
beginner
Dumbbell
Hip-hinge deadlift pattern using dumbbells.
Primary Muscles
Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower back
Secondary Muscles
Traps
Core
Forearms
Instructions
Dumbbells at sides, hinge at hips with neutral spine. Push floor away to stand, hips and shoulders rise together.
Common Mistakes
Rounding lower back, squatting the movement, bar path drifting away.
Variations
- Romanian Deadlift
- Single Leg Deadlift
- Barbell Deadlift