Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Description
This exercise involves using a dumbbell to perform a sumo-style deadlift, which targets the legs, glutes, and lower back muscles. The sumo stance involves a wider stance with toes pointed outwards, allowing for a greater range of motion and activation of the inner thigh muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing outwards.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Keep your back straight and your chest up.
- Slowly lift the dumbbells by straightening your legs and pushing your hips forward.
- Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your glutes.
- Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position by bending your knees and lowering your hips.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift Form & Visual
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift Benefits
- Strengthens the lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves
- Improves overall balance and stability
- Increases core strength and engages the abdominal muscles
- Can help improve posture and reduce lower back pain
- Can be modified to target different muscle groups or increase difficulty
- Can be done with minimal equipment and in a variety of settings
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Lower back
- Core
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift Variations & Alternatives
- dumbbell sumo deadlift
- barbell sumo deadlift
- kettlebell sumo deadlift
- trap bar deadlift
- single-leg dumbbell deadlift
