compound · Hinge
Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Deadlift is a compound hinge movement for hamstrings, using Dumbbells. It also works glutes and quads. 3 sets of 10-12, 2 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 10-12
- Rest
- 120s
- Force
- pull
How to do it
- 1Set up
Two heavy dumbbells on the floor beside the feet, hip width stance.
- 2The cue that matters
Bells outside the feet, hinge to the floor, stand up without rounding.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 10-12, resting about 2 minutes between them.
Muscles worked
Hamstrings does most of the work. Glutes and quads take the rest.