One-arm Dumbbell Deadlift
Dallas Personal Trainer - Commonly used by Dallas Personal Trainers in place of the more difficult regular Deadlift because it is easier to teach and easier to master because of the fact that it requires less flexibility to due to being performed with one hand only.
This exercise will be performed separately with each hand. Perform all required reps with one hand and then switch to the other hand and perform all required reps with that hand as well. Set a dumbbell on the ground, stand over it with your feet several inches outside shoulder width with your toes pointed slightly outward. Lean and squat down, grip one hand around the handle of the dumbbell and stand up by pushing your hips forward and attempting to push your feet through the floor. Keep the other hand out to the side away from your leg. Do not try to lift the weight by contracting your lower back muscles. These muscles should stay straight to stabilize the spine, while your glutes (butt muscles) and thighs do the main lifting. Keep the muscles in your entire body tight throughout the movement and keep your weight on your heels. You have reached the top of the movement when you are standing up completely straight, as you contract you glutes by pushing your hips forward.
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.
This exercise will be performed separately with each hand. Perform all required reps with one hand and then switch to the other hand and perform all required reps with that hand as well. Set a dumbbell on the ground, stand over it with your feet several inches outside shoulder width with your toes pointed slightly outward. Lean and squat down, grip one hand around the handle of the dumbbell and stand up by pushing your hips forward and attempting to push your feet through the floor. Keep the other hand out to the side away from your leg. Do not try to lift the weight by contracting your lower back muscles. These muscles should stay straight to stabilize the spine, while your glutes (butt muscles) and thighs do the main lifting. Keep the muscles in your entire body tight throughout the movement and keep your weight on your heels. You have reached the top of the movement when you are standing up completely straight, as you contract you glutes by pushing your hips forward.
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.