Deadlifts
This leg exercise mainly works your quads, glutes and erector spinae, with help from your hamstrings, adductors and traps. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
15-20
How to do Deadlifts
Stand with feet hip-width, holding dumbbells in front of thighs. Hinge at the hips and knees, lowering dumbbells to the ground, then stand up straight.
Common mistakes
Avoid rounding the back. Ensure the spine remains neutral and movement is initiated from the hips.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering the dumbbells; exhale as you stand up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes, Erector Spinae
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Adductors, Traps, Lower Back, Latissimus Dorsi
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves
