Dumbbell sumo deadlift

How to do it

1. 1 Stand tall with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes turned slightly out, and a dumbbell on the ground between your feet.
2. 2 Push your hips backward and bend your knees, keeping your back straight, and grip the dumbbell with both hands.
3. 3 Push through your heels and drive your hips forward to stand up straight, lifting the dumbbell off the ground.
4. 4 Slowly lower the dumbbell back down by pushing your hips back and bending your knees, and repeat.

Tips

• Keep your back straight throughout this exercise and avoid hunching.
• Keep the dumbbell close to your body throughout the movement.
• Exhale as you lift the dumbbell and inhale as you lower it down.
• Make sure that the weight of the dumbbell is within safe limits.