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Glutes · Intermediate

Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift

Hip-hinge drill training glutes and hamstrings with a braced torso.

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Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsAdductors

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Take a wide stance with toes turned slightly outward and hold one dumbbell in each hand between your legs.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and lower both dumbbells by bending the hips and knees while keeping the weights centered.
  3. 03Keep a long spine, lifted chest, and knees tracking in the direction of the toes.
  4. 04Drive through the whole feet to extend hips and knees together and stand tall.
  5. 05Lower both dumbbells under control without narrowing the stance or letting the knees collapse.

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