Dumbbell Deadlift
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell deadlift is a strength-training exercise targeting the lower body and back, promoting overall strength and stability. It primarily works the posterior chain, enhancing muscle development and improving posture.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells with arms fully extended.
- Hinge at the hips, keeping back straight, and lower the dumbbells toward the ground.
- Engage the glutes and hamstrings to return to standing, maintaining core stability.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
Secondary Erector Spinae Quadriceps Trapezius Lower Fibers