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Dumbbell Deadlift To Press

The Dumbbell Deadlift to Press is a full-body exercise targeting legs, back, shoulders & arms. Starting with a deadlift strengthening lower body and core, it moves into an overhead press for upper body strength, power, and stability.

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Dumbbell Deadlift To Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Bend at your hips and knees, lowering your body until the weights are at approximately knee level.

Stand up straight again lifting the dumbbells by straigthening your legs and hips.

Lift the dumbbells all the way up over your head by extending your arms upwards.

Lower the dumbbells back to knee level in a controlled motion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Bend at your hips and knees, lowering your body until the weights are at approximately knee level.

Stand up straight again lifting the dumbbells by straigthening your legs and hips.

Lift the dumbbells all the way up over your head by extending your arms upwards.

Lower the dumbbells back to knee level in a controlled motion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

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