Classic deadlift with dumbbells

In the conventional deadlift with dumbbells, you begin by placing two dumbbells directly in front of your feet. Your upper body is upright, and your gaze is directed forward. You maintain a slight curvature in the lower back. Next, you shift your hips back and bend your knees to grip the dumbbells with an overhand grip. The bend typically ranges between 45 and 90 degrees, depending on the individual physical condition of the athlete.

Movement execution

Subsequently, you extend your legs, returning to an upright position, and exhale. The hips are pushed forward, creating a straight line with the entire body. The arms are extended downward with the dumbbells, and a slight bend is retained in the legs. As you inhale, you shift your hips back and bend your knees, tilting the upper body forward. The dumbbells are consistently kept close to the body, and the lower back maintains its curvature throughout.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information about the engaged muscle groups and common errors during the execution of the conventional deadlift with dumbbells can be found on the "Deadlifting with Dumbbells" page.

Alternative variants to the classic deadlift with dumbbells

To add more variety to your training, you can also turn to similar exercises or other variations of the conventional deadlift with dumbbells.