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Dumbbell Deadlift

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body, arms extended downwards.
  3. Bend at your hips and knees, lowering the dumbbells towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
  4. Push through your heels and extend your hips and knees, lifting the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)HamstringsLower Back

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