Rotational Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift

Intermediate

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Rotational Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift works your hamstrings, glutes, and your lower back. This exercise also engages the core and obliques.

Step 1
Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
Step 2
Stand on the leg that is on the opposite side of the hand holding the dumbbell. With your knee slightly bent, drive your hips back and pull the weight in your hand diagonally toward your ankle. Pause and then return to the starting position.

Rotational Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift targets Abs, Back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Obliques, Quads as seen below.

Avoid rounding your back as you lower your body towards the floor.
The movement should occur in your hips, not your knees. Sink your weight back into your heels throughout the exercise.
Always keep your head in line with your spine.

Intermediate

Advanced

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024