The dumbbell Deadlift

Position for the dumbbell deadlift

1. Standing with feet at shoulder length, bend at the knees and pick up two pairs of dumbbells. Stand up until the dumbbells are at your sides.

Execution of the dumbbell deadlift

1. Slowly bend at the knees until the dumbbells reach the floor. Remember to bend with your knees and not the back.

2. Your thighs should be almost parallel to the ground while your arms are held straight with no bend.

3. Slowly stand back up to the starting position. The arms should remain straight as you come to a standing position.