Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift


Pro Tip

Do not lean back further than a neutral standing position because doing so can cause injury.


How To

  1. Place a dumbbell on its side and approach it with a wider than shoulder-width stance and toes pointed slightly outwards.
  2. Grab the dumbbell with both hands while squatting down with a flat back, keeping it in the center of your body.
  3. Exhale and stand up by extending your knees and leaning back, focusing on maintaining a flat back.
  4. Continue until you are standing completely upright.
  5. Inhale and lower yourself down while maintaining a flat back to return to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Inner Thigh

Muscles spanning your inner thigh.

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.


Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment