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Dumbbell straight leg deadlift

Intermediate

Dumbbell straight leg deadlift is a compound dumbbell exercise for the glutes, also working the hamstrings and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

HamstringsLower back

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbells towards the ground, allowing your torso to lean forward.
  3. 3Continue lowering the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your knees slightly bent.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

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Harder variations

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