Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift

Hinge-based exercises like this one are essential for athletic movement, injury prevention, and lower body strength. With a slight bend in the knees and focus on the hips, this variation teaches control while targeting the hamstrings directly.

Instructions

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length by your sides.
2. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
3. Hinge at the hips to lower the dumbbells down the front of your legs. Keep your back flat and chest open.
4. Once you feel a deep stretch in the hamstrings, reverse the movement by driving through your hips to return to standing.

Video demonstration of Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift

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