Straight dumbbell deadlift

During the straight-legged deadlift with dumbbells, the legs are relatively close together. You grip the two dumbbells with an overhand grip. A simpler approach is possible by elevating the dumbbells slightly beforehand. Only particularly flexible athletes can grip the dumbbells without bending their legs. The arms remain almost fully extended throughout the entire exercise, preventing potential loss of strength in the back and legs from compensating with arm momentum. You tilt your upper body forward until it is approximately parallel to the ground. The precise position may vary depending on individual fitness. The legs are also almost fully extended, with a slight bend for stability and protection of the knee joints.

Movement execution

The execution of the straight-legged deadlift with dumbbells begins by straightening your upper body. You slightly thrust your hips forward, moving the dumbbells slowly along your legs and upward. During the upward movement, you exhale and only stop when your body is fully upright. Then, you gently pull your shoulders backward. The return to the starting position involves lowering your upper body forward while taking a deep breath. A slight arch remains in the lower back, while the legs typically stay fully extended during the straight-legged deadlift.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information on the involved muscle groups and common errors in performing the exercise "Stiff-Legged Deadlifts with Dumbbells" can be found on the page "Deadlifting with Dumbbells."

Alternative variants to the straight deadlift with dumbbells

To add more variety to your training, you have the option to try similar exercises or other variations of the Stiff-Legged Deadlift with Dumbbells.