The Dumbbell Deadlift

Performing the deadlift with two dumbbells requires a deeper setup position than the traditional barbell deadlift. Ensuring the dumbbells do not swing away from the body requires tension and control from the musculature of the upper back. As with many of the major lifts, learning to execute this movement well, regardless of the equipment used, will aid in developing well-rounded capacity.

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[ST-rjiu]

simple and clear video. Thank you for nothing wasting time on commentary I don't care about!🤗

[DOSRetroGamer]

I love them. They are seriously the toughest exercise I do, but they feel extremely effective.

[chadwys]

This makes my knees pop and creak like i'm 90 years old.

[whatnew]

Think I'm probably going stick with a hex bar for deadlifts. I bought some moulds for concrete plates. I can also use it for shrugs and shoulder presses!

[johnyboyburkhart]

If it is more comfortable, you can also put the dumbbells between your legs instead of outside your legs. I find that I can achieve better bracing and tension with the dumbbells between my legs.

[unverifiedverified]

I can't keep my heels Down without weights.... should i still be doing these ?

[QueensNativeNYC]

I would imagine this exercise being a great workout for the hamstrings..

[ruyabaraz]

Hi! Is there a kettlebell deadlift demo in your channel? I am wondering whether the feet are hip or shoulder width apart for the kettlebell DL. Thank you!

[Lewishrs]

who like using dumbbells to workout? 👍👇

[marcus_ohreallyus]

I don't know.... There's something just not right about deadlifting with dumbbells. I'm sure it feels weird.

[kennethstice]

This model and video aren't very good, there's too much bending at the knee instead of hinging at the hip. This is more of a deadlift/squat hybrid instead of a true deadlift.