Dumbbell Deadlift

Starting position

• Feet hip-width, dumbbells beside the feet.
• Squat down with a straight back, grab the dumbbells, chest up.

Execution

• Stand up using legs and hips; the dumbbells stay close to the legs.
• Stand tall at the top, then set them down under control.
• Core braced the whole time.

Common mistakes

• Rounded back.
• Letting the dumbbells swing in front of the body.
• Leaning back at the top.