Exercises

Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlifts

Also known as Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlifts

What It Is

Each rep starts with the weights on the floor and your legs nearly straight. It stretches and strengthens the back of your thighs and lower back.

How to Do It

Stand with feet hip-width apart and the dumbbells on the floor in front of your feet. With knees just slightly bent, bend at the hips and grip them with a flat back. Stand up tall, squeezing your glutes at the top. Lower them back to the floor the same way.

Tips

If your back rounds to reach the floor, set the dumbbells on a step. Keep the weights close to your legs.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

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