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Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Lower Back

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

pull

Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.

2

Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbells towards the ground, allowing your torso to lean forward.

3

Continue lowering the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your knees slightly bent.

4

Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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