How to do the DB Deadlift, step by step
- Hold the dumbbells at your sides or in front of your thighs, feet hip-width.
- Push your hips back and lower the dumbbells along your legs.
- Keep your back neutral until the dumbbells reach about mid-shin or the floor.
- Push through your feet and bring your hips forward.
- Stand tall at the top and squeeze your glutes.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Rounded backchest open, hips further back
- Dumbbells drifting away from your legskeep them close to your legs
- Leaning back at the topstand straight
How to scale the DB Deadlift
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Lighter dumbbells
- KB Deadlift
- Less depth
Also known as
Db dl · Dbdl
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.