Dumbbell Dead Lifts

Dumbbell dead lifts primarily strengthen your lower back, but also work your hamstrings and calves.

Steps

1. Grasp 2 dumbbells and stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
2. Keeping your back straight bend at the waist, allow some bend in your knees.
3. Grasp the dumbbells with an overhand grip in each hand.
4. Straighten your back as you hold the dumbbells at arm’s length.
5. Bend over again lowering the dumbbells to just above the floor.
6. Return to starting position.
7. Repeat.

Note: Do not increase the weight on this exercise until you have mastered the correct form.

Target Muscles: Lower Back, Hamstrings, Calves