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Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift
Muscles involved
The dumbbell straight leg deadlift stretches the hamstrings. It strengthens the posterior chain.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding weights with arms extended.
- Keep your knees still and lean forward from your waist.
- Lower the weights towards the floor, keeping your back straight.
- Stand up by contracting your glutes and lower back.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your legs with minimal flexion throughout the movement. - Lower the weights, keeping them close to your legs. - Stand up by contracting your glutes and lower back, not by rounding your back.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift mainly works: Glutes, Hamstrings. It also involves: Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus.
What is Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift good for?
The dumbbell straight leg deadlift stretches the hamstrings. It strengthens the posterior chain.
How do you do Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift with proper form?
- Keep your legs with minimal flexion throughout the movement. - Lower the weights, keeping them close to your legs. - Stand up by contracting your glutes and lower back, not by rounding your back.
