Dumbbell deadlift

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How to do it

1. Stand tall and position the pair of dumbbells parallel to your feet and have your feet hip-width apart. When seen from the top, the front weight plate of each dumbbell should be to the side of your mid-foot. Doing so is vital for having the dumbbells over your center of gravity as you start lifting them.
2. Bend forward and grab the dumbbells while keeping your arms straight.
3. Bring your chest out without lifting the dumbbells off the floor to put your spine into a neutral position.
4. Take a breath and initiate the deadlift by pressing through your heels as you engage your upper body and legs.
5. Lift the dumbbells in a straight vertical line, having them move to your sides.
6. Extend your hips and knees simultaneously, especially as the dumbbells pass the knee level, and continue up until you’re in a standing position. Don’t hyperextend your lower back at the top of the repetition.
7. Finish the repetition by squeezing your glutes and thighs.
8. Hold the top position for a moment and begin the descent by breaking at the hips and pushing your buttocks back.