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Glutes · Intermediate

Suitcase Deadlift

Single-dumbbell deadlift from beside the foot, combining hip extension with anti-lateral-flexion trunk control.

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Suitcase Deadlift demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsCoreObliquesForearms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with a dumbbell on the floor just outside one foot and set the feet about hip width.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips, bend the knees as needed, and grip the dumbbell while keeping the shoulders and pelvis level.
  3. 03Brace the trunk and drive through both feet to stand without leaning toward the load.
  4. 04Finish tall with the glutes engaged and the dumbbell quiet beside the thigh.
  5. 05Hinge and bend the knees to return the dumbbell under control, complete the set, and switch sides.

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