Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
The sumo deadlift with two dumbbells hanging between the legs; the bells travel straight down inside the knees.
How to do it
Setup
Wide stance, toes out, a dumbbell in each hand hanging between the legs, back flat, chest up.
Steps
- Sit the hips down and back until the bells near the floor.
- Drive up, pressing the knees out past the bells.
- Stand tall and squeeze the glutes.
Common mistakes
Bells swinging in front of the legs: they hang straight under the shoulders. Knees closing in on the bells: keep them spread wide. Rounding to touch the floor: go only as low as the flat back allows.
Breathing
Inhale at the bottom, exhale after lockout.
