Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
The Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Hamstrings. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesHamstrings
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner
How to do the Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
- Grasp a couple of dumbbells holding them by your side at arm's length.Stand with your torso straight and your legs spaced using a shoulder width or narrower stance.
- The knees should be slightly bent.
- This is your starting position.Keeping the knees stationary, lower the dumbbells to over the top of your feet by bending at the waist while keeping your back straight.
- Keep moving forward as if you were going to pick something from the floor until you feel a stretch on the hamstrings.
- Exhale as you perform this movementStart bringing your torso up straight again by extending your hips and waist until you are back at the starting position.
- Inhale as you perform this movement.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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