Dumbbell Seated Deadlift
Strengthen your hamstrings and glutes with Dumbbell Seated Deadlifts! A safe, effective way to build lower body strength from a seated position.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Setup
* Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
* Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting them hang straight down in front of you.
* Keep your back straight and your chest up.
Movement
* Slowly lower the dumbbells towards the floor, maintaining a straight back and hinging at the hips.
* Continue until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
* Keep the dumbbells close to your legs throughout the movement.
* Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.
* Maintain a straight back throughout the lift.
Tips
* Avoid rounding your back. Keep it straight to prevent injury.
* Control the movement. Dropping the dumbbells can cause injury and reduces muscle engagement.