Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Also known as: Sumo Deadlift with Dumbbells, DB Sumo Deadlift
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Description
Stand in a wide stance with your toes turned out and hold one dumbbell in each hand between your legs. Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower the weights close to the floor while keeping your back neutral. Press through your feet and extend your hips and knees to return to standing.
How to Perform
- Stand wider than shoulder width with your toes turned out.
- Hold one dumbbell in each hand between your legs with straight arms.
- Brace your abdomen and keep your back neutral.
- Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower both weights close to the floor.
- Drive through both feet and extend your hips and knees to stand.
- Lower the dumbbells under control and repeat.
What Muscles Work
Primary Muscle:
Secondary Muscles:
Tips
- Use two dumbbells of equal weight.
- Inhale and brace before each descent.
- Wrap your fingers firmly around both handles.
- Keep the whole foot in contact with the floor.
- Use the same controlled depth on each repetition.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the knees collapse inward.
- Rounding the lower back.
- Raising the hips ahead of the chest.
- Letting the dumbbells drift away from the body.
- Straightening the knees before the hips.
- Leaning back at the top.
- Dropping the weights instead of controlling the descent.
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