Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift.
The dumbbell straight legs deadlift is a hip-hinge exercise targeting the hamstrings and lower back, performed with minimal knee bend throughout. Holding dumbbells in front of your thighs, you hinge forward at the hips while keeping your back flat to lower the weights along your legs.
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The Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.