Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
Expert Advice
Keep your back flat and chest up throughout the movement to prevent rounding of the spine.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of your thighs.
- With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at the hips to lower the dumbbells along the front of your legs.
- Lower the weights until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your back straight.
- Engage your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift primarily targets the Lats, Glutes, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats40%
Glutes40%
Secondary
Hamstrings20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift work?
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift primarily targets the Lats, Glutes. Secondary muscles involved include Hamstrings. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
