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Dumbbell Deadlift

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Starting Position

Standing

Procedure

  1. Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells.
  2. Hold the dumbbells out to the sides of your legs
  3. Tighten your stomach.
  4. Squat down until you reach a 90-degree bend at the knee.
  5. Push through your heels and drive upward to the starting position and repeat.

Coaching Keys

  • Use a small board under your heels if you are leaning to far forward.
  • Make sure to keep the pressure on your heels throughout the movement.
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Don’t let the knees buckle inward.

You Should Feel it...

In your thighs, abdominals, and arms.

Exercise Purpose

Improves overall body strength and teaches muscles to work together.

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