Strength

Single Dumbbell Deadlift

Single Dumbbell Deadlift enhances hamstring, lower back, and core strength. This exercise improves posture, boosts body stability, and entails lifting a dumbbell from the floor to waist level.

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Single Dumbbell Deadlift instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a single dumbbell in front of you with both hands.

Bend your knees slightly while hinging at the waist, keeping your back straight.

Keep lowering the dumbbell until it's just below your knees.

Push your hips forward and stand up straight again, bringing the weight back up with you.

Lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner and repeat the movement for the recommended number of repetitions.

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a single dumbbell in front of you with both hands.

Bend your knees slightly while hinging at the waist, keeping your back straight.

Keep lowering the dumbbell until it's just below your knees.

Push your hips forward and stand up straight again, bringing the weight back up with you.

Lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner and repeat the movement for the recommended number of repetitions.

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