How to do dumbbell stiff leg deadlift

Coach's Tips

This is a fantastic exercise for enhancing glute shape!

Start Position

1. Position your feet at hip-width, gripping a dumbbell in each hand.

2. Lean forward from your hips, allowing a slight bend in your knees.

3. Maintain a straight back and keep your core tight.

4. Extend your arms with palms facing each other, holding the dumbbells close to your legs.

Proper Form

1. With your back straight and core tight, push your hips back and lower the dumbbells while sustaining a straight back.

2. Imagine you are sitting back onto a chair as you lower the weights.

3. Pause at the lowest point, then press your heels into the ground to return to the starting point.

4. Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.

Breathing Technique

1. Breathe out as you lower the dumbbells, and inhale as you return to the start.

2. Ensure that your core remains engaged during the entire exercise.

Precautions

1. Ensure your back remains straight during the entire exercise.

2. Avoid curving your back when lowering the weights.

3. Don't allow the weights to drop quickly; manage them both on the way down and up.

4. If the exercise feels too tough, lessen the weight or practice it without any weight.