Dumbbell Deadlift Technique - Perfect Form Video Tutorial Guide

[@WtbgoldBlogspot]

Just wanted to say thanks for being awesome. I've seen a couple of your videos before, and was looking for dumbbell deadlift tutorials. Saw your face in the thumbnail of the google search and instantly clicked cause I remembered how good your training is. So, good job. :D

[@Scatmanseth]

I can't believe how hard it is to find a simple demonstration of a deadlift. thx

[@monaladyconsumer184]

I totally agree - these videos are full of great tips!

[@shashisaini1237]

His form is aslo top notch

[@RavinManiac]

For real! Most informative DB deadlift video I've ever seen.

[@1986LuisK]

Totally Also I prefer this type of dead lift. The majority of people is facinated by the romaniam dead lift which Im not a big fan of.

[@mericlre]

I seriously can't belive it too😂

[@bi0lizard1]

Finally!!! After a hour of searching on KZbin for a decent instructional video on dumbbell deadlifts finally found one! Excellent video! Sincerely TY for taking the time to post this. Helped me tremendously!

[@joema37]

I agree . Very informative

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome. We are always try to post the best content for our subscribers !

[@raymondjblaze7761]

Facts

[@1986LuisK]

Totally

[@AngelicBabygirl01]

This is the first stiff legged deadlift tutorial I've followed that doesn't leave me with lower back pain at the end of my session. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@Joe-ly3si]

How is this stiff legged? This is a squat not a deadlift!

[@blakegriffith1073]

​@@Joe-ly3siSomeone didn't finish the video

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

It’s more technically like a clean.

[@1951mytube]

I truly appreciate your demonstrating all the possible wrong moves and body postures. Most videos just not doing an adequate job at showing both the good and the bad. Thank you bunches.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're welcome Jamie! Here at the Fit Father Project, we know how important good form is to prevent injury! -The FFP Training Staff

[@colbylevi7]

This is fantastic! I watch a ton of you tubers many of which lift 500lb plus in deadlift and they make it sound like just lift and rip the weight and you’ll be fine. I really enjoyed you slowing this down to simplify the lift . I suffer from chronic back pain from a near fatal car accident so I’ve been slowly recovering my back back to normal .

[@EB-gc9on]

Hope you doing well buddy

[@uniquebite]

I love the first variation. Was quite easy for me to do without any stress on my waist. Thanks for sharing.

[@barrywood7351]

This is the most detailed Dumbbell deadlift video I could find, I'm always looking for ways to improve my form and technique, and this video really helps!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@time502]

Thank you so much for this video, all these years later and I still see you replying, mad respect

[@Fitfatherproject]

Ty for recognizing this 🙏🏼 Respect back to you for this kind comment

[@momsworld5024]

I'm a mom, struggle with weight and crepitus, and this video definitely helped me with doing this properly.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend 😊

[@heggybhoy82]

Thanks mate , had a hamstring injury from overuse running and my physio gave me rdls and Bulgarian split squats to strengthen the area , found your channel as I've been finding it hard to get the correct form right at home. Also the over 40s exercises are my new leg day for running 👍

[@Solar6351]

I have to repeat what a lot of people already said…this is soooo helpful and perfectly explained! I stopped my search after watching this video. I’m trying to add a variety of these lower body exercises and sometimes get confused with all the different types of squats out there. Question: are there any squats that require sitting straight down? I always thought sumo squats were meant to be performed that way but I’m just not sure how to lower my butt down for these. Btw, your camera angles and mirror are SUPER helpful! So many youtubers don’t do this which makes learning proper form very difficult! Thanks for the great videos ❤

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thanks for writing in and we appreciate the kind words! Getting your torso to go straight down may just be a flexibility/mobility issue. Check out this video to help in that department: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWacpHebrteYppY Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@MrLovegospel]

This is by far the most complete and detailed demonstration of this exercise I was looking for...sir I could tell when you were talking during the demonstration of both excercises that you knew exactly what you were talking about...thx alot for posting this video

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏🏼

[@ulrap1202]

The first one seems basically the same as a dumbbell squat. The second one is more like what I think of as a dumbbell deadlift. You could do both. Definitely hitting a lot of muscles really well with both of these exercises.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@gregpettis1113]

The first one is more like a trap bar deadlift. I think dumbell squats should be performed with the dumbells on the shoulders

[@kaiweekes566]

Finally someone that actually does the difference between the two. Dead lifts are dead from the ground. Stiff Legged are from the shins.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Ty 🙏

[@ageofechochambers9469]

This is great for beginners like me , before starting actual deadlifts .

[@yithron]

Dude! Greate explanation of two variation. Thanks!

[@trenbolone007]

Very informative... As a mid-distance runner at 45yrs old, will incorporated into my cross training routine. Thank you for put it out here and look forward to future videos. And yes, I've subscribed.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi Dr a I am in my 7 week of doing the dumbbell mrt workout feeling a lot better than I did when I first started thank you for your time and help God bless brother 🙏

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@river166]

Hello from London U.K. This is the best dumbbell deadlift instruction by far on KZbin. Been looking around nowhere by far it’s your video.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you very much @river166 - I appreciate you saying so. 👍🏼

[@samkelley7137]

That’s some clear concise teaching. Thank you, you left nothing to question.

[@nicolasrivero4722]

My man thank you so much, doing this deadlift with good form has improved my posture a lot, really you suggestions on how to do it are absolutely anatomically correct I really feel the muscle work!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@imissmyvespa]

I've never really been able to do deadlifts because they just seemed really complicated but I got it immediately after this video. Thank you!!

[@barry4848]

Perfect for a typical hotel gym workout...rare to have a squat, deadlift rack! Great video

[@nanthilrodriguez]

There are deadlift "racks"?

[@achuthp.k4567]

This was exactly I've bedn looking for. Simple but detailed explanation ❤

[@KennedyKennedy-j7t]

The tips on spinal alignment are crucial. I can already feel the difference just from watching this.

[@paulvillarreal2797]

You should have waaaayyyyy more subscribers. For real for real. Best explanation

[@fourbz9428]

Great demonstration. I went from feeling awkward and unbalanced in my positioning and motion, to do doing it confidently. Thank you.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! You're very welcome 🙏

[@luthercharles3025]

There were videos in other channels on how to do dumb bell deadlifts. They just lasted for 2 or 3 minutes. But you went into greater detail and explained the nuances of form and technique. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thanks for watching Luther! We want to give our viewers ALL the details so exercises are done properly, with no injuries. :) -The FFP Training Staff

[@jayerivero1627]

Thank you my good sir. It really hits my quads just after 5 reps. I'm just new to this exercise and I am happy I found your video. Let's get it.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@trailingarm63]

You're a good teacher I appreciate your help. I'm 58, have trained in a low key way all my life and hope to continue doing so until I tap out. I like the dumbbell deadlift - it feels more natural and easier on my knees, etc, than the conventional barbell lift. I also sometimes lock out my legs and just work my lower back and glutes- I don't know if you like the sound of this? I have subscribed and will work through your videos.

[@raynbow6]

Being able to do deadlifts, squats etc with dumbbells has been a great help for me. These videos have perfected my form, so thanks once again

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@OLBICHL]

good info, I watched 3 other videos and they were showing just one of the two variants and it confused me a bit I definitely need the stiff deadlift variant since I already do enough exercise for arms and back

[@aaronl528]

Thank you for the demo. Qq the first variation seems just like a squat with the depth and knee bend.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! You're very welcome 🙏

[@nenabishop4482]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼 It's not easy to find someone to demonstrate this

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found this so helpful :-)

[@socialcorridor5558]

Thank you so much for sharing this video.. I was so confused as to which form is right .. and you video has made it clear that we are good with both the forms as both are concentrating on different muscles .. now I am gonna use both forms in my workout routine.

[@thebranch4440]

Thank you so much for this :) It really helps me, because I'm too scared to do the traditional deadlift

[@bijendersingh1899]

Great demonstration 👍👍

[@EggHeadJo]

I swear do not underestimate these exercises! At the time I didn’t feel like I was doing much but my God the next few days my muscles were killing me, in a good way!

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@TopSecretGG]

Thank you! Plain and simple, been trying to find a simple breakdown of what's and why's regarding the dumbbell deadlifts, to add to my leg-lower home workouts, cheers, great video! :)

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you 😊

[@shivamnarain3093]

Most accurate dumbell deadlifts and really good explanation. Thanks for the video.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome Shivam 🙏🏼

[@josephkoo1]

I am recovering from an intercostal strain on the left from doing pullups everyday and realised it was from poor form and hate to admit weak back muscles xD This channel is so underrated thanks so much

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@jamesgabel7219]

Perfect, thanks. My knees have been hurting due to excessive cycling. The straight leg dumbell deadlifts let me keep lifting weights and give my knees a much needed break.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! You're very welcome 🙏

[@evehead713]

Yay! Finally I can deadlift my 3lbs pair of dumbbells properly thanks to you

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend 😊

[@JitinMisra]

@@Fitfatherproject my problem is I don’t have range of motion to get in the starting position, for either variation , what do you recommend ?

[@Cholita.1979]

Thank you for the demo. I also have been searching for proper deadlifts techniques.

[@stresslee]

This video is great! Thank you! It’s been a struggle learning to properly do this exercise without an explanation, I would always avoid doing it even though I would always hear how beneficial and great it can be, like one of the fundamental exercises to do like bench press and I have no idea why I waited so long to start doing it. This definitely helped me out a lot so I won’t end up hurting myself doing it improperly

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@stresslee]

@@Fitfatherproject definitely! I subscribed and been checking out your other proper form videos for multiple exercises, I hurt myself when I was younger working out and I feel like a lot of it could have been avoided if I had videos like yours back in the day

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Ty 🙌

[@ansmfella]

Over 50, and only have a set of 40lbs dumbbells and my own body weight (6"2 240lbs) to workout with... Thank you for the thorough and concise tutorial on dumbbell Deadlifts! Much gratitude

[@gregpettis1113]

That's all you need for a full-body workout

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found this so helpful :-)

[@tebogohamese4087]

It's no wonder I hated deadlifts for hurting my lower back. I've been doing them wrong all this time. I tried your way and my back had teary eyes of joy.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! I’m happy this helped!

[@jasonsuppes207]

Ummmm.... this dude has the best tutorials I've ever seen.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thanks Jason! We think Dr. A is pretty great too. :) We will be posting a video daily, so make sure you've subscribed! -The FFP Training Staff

[@markbradley5355]

Great explanation and demonstration of a deadlift!

[@Fitfatherproject]

🙏🏼💪🏼

[@aprilmae137]

I'm so glad you started with foot positioning... I just watched a video that made no mention.

[@sachseo.5530]

Thanks for keeping this simple to understand. This has given intense relief on my low back. Started last week, had difficulty controlling my breathing when i started. Next ill work on my form. Keep at it

[@Fitfatherproject]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found this valuable 🙏🏼

[@pramujisinggihriyanto6901]

Best video on deadlift... Love your tutorial, Dude

[@domtom010]

This vid is awesome. Many thanks from me and my lower back 🙏🏾

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! You're very welcome 🙏

[@Atrue_1]

This is Excellent, Sir ! Sr. Basketbal Revenge on the court is now mine !

[@2Point]

Thanks for the upload brother I’ve been trying to put together an all dumbbell workout and I wanted some proper instruction on dumbbell deadlifts Not a lot of information out there Your tutorial made a lot of sense and was very insightful Thank you sir

[@Propain4eva]

Very informative and helpful! From the setup to setting the dumbbell down. Thank you!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼

[@lilithm3849]

Best deadlift video I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@mustangpilot6786]

Thanks for this video, dumbell deadlifts are the best!!!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@newglorydays-yu6bb]

Best explanation thank you.

[@sally3570]

loving your channel!

[@washukabeatrice]

Let's just say I found what I was looking for after a long search. Thanks.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Excellent Beatrice! You're very welcome 🙏

[@Aleister_Donny]

Very helpful. I'm going to incorporate the first dumbbell deadlift version he performed in my routine. As far as the stiff leg deadlifts go I'm gonna stick with the barbell. Thanks for this video and detailed explanation of the exercises.

[@aaronwilliamson4045]

I've had both knees replaced so i can't do a full squat (after 7 months on the last knee). Where I'm at now is doing something in between these two exercises, mostly for leg work with the best leg flex i can get. I'm 80 years old, sometimes wonder if i need to be doing this. Thanks for the demo.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thanks for writing in! Check out this video that breaks down some more knee-friendly varieties: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaSZnaaNZ9uehdk Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@Charles-yq8vv]

Fantastic. Gotta be the best video on the subject on KZbin.

[@hiwalkalone1801]

Decided to replace smith machine deadlifts with this at least for a while. Feels too damn awkward. Thanks man.

[@Jeffrey-v3p]

Hey Dr a great job on the video thanks my husband dose the MRT db workout I'm trying to learn to do the exercises thanks

[@Fitfatherproject]

That is great that you are walking this journey together! If ever interested in more female-specific content, check out our Fit Mother Project YT channel: www.youtube.com/@FitMotherProject/videos Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@dddlll2471]

Very good demonstration.... simple but informative

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@blackbeardbarkbark]

Love the gym setup. Great vid.

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@barbicud]

These are such great cues. Thank you for this video.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You’re very welcome 🙏🏼

[@terrancekayton007]

I’m so glad I looked this up. I’m so glad you made this up for us!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@JosiahMorris-st2ps]

Wow! Best video ever!🔥🔥

[@tommycleary1431]

I love how he calls me his friend 😊

[@samhinzman2018]

You’ve just gained my subscription

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Really happy to have you with us. Explore our channel. We have a ton of awesome stuff here. Our website is also a fantastic resource. www.fitfatherproject.com/blog

[@ירוןגולן-ב8צ]

Thank you! I have a question, and it would be very kind if you could answer it. What are the main differences in technique between the dumbbell squat and the dumbbell deadlift? They seem very similar. What makes a deadlift a deadlift, and what makes a squat a squat?

[@Fitfatherproject]

Great question! If you break it down, they do have subtle differences. The DB Squat is a movement where you will start lower, pushing the total weight off the floor. Your torso will be more vertical. The DB Deadlift will keep your hips higher, pulling the total weight off the floor. Your torso will be more flat. So your hips will play a larger role with the DL compared to the Squat. Hope that help! -The FFP Team

[@ירוןגולן-ב8צ]

​@@Fitfatherproject I really appreciate your explanation. Could you please clarify which movement we initiate first in both of these exercises? For example, in the squat, do we begin by bending the knees, and in the deadlift, do we start by bending the back?

[@EJleon96]

I mainly found this video looking for a proper way for me to lift dumbbells off the ground for farmer carries. I’ve slowly developed some lower back pain most likely due to improper form getting the weight off the ground. Gonna try some of these tips as soon as I heal up. Any tips on how to keep my lower back from rounding? I need to get really low to grab the dumbbells and it’s almost impossible to not have my lower back round up. I think that’s what caused my lower back pain. Thanks

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thanks for writing in! For all lifts, not just with the Deadlift, it's all about engaging your core. When you flex your mid-section, your back naturally straightens to help support your spine. Try it right now and see! This is especially important with the DL to help protect your back. Best of luck! -The FFP Team

[@missjay183]

Thank you so much..... best dumbbell explanation I’ve seen yet.... 😊

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome Brother 🙏

[@asmrsharm1060]

God bless u

[@yODAlabûche]

Thanks man

[@candiceromany6872]

Thanks for this video. Very concise & helpful.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@bashayeralghareeb4222]

Great video, i am going to incorporate both. Thank you so much

[@Fitfatherproject]

That's great to hear @Bashayer Alghareeb! Best of luck!

[@rhondacornelia3048]

Thank you! This was very helpful for me and I am not a fit dad!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@anncassa1270]

Just what I needed! Makes more sense now.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! Ty 🙏

[@johnwu8924]

Question. At 4:43 as you lower the dumbbells, how do you know how far down you can go before you lose the form on your straight back? I suspect I’m not flexible enough for me to extend my hands anywhere near my toes without either bending my knees or rounding my back. Thanks in advance!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Hey John, thanks for writing in and great question! It's OK if you can't go as low as described in the video as it's always relative to the individual. However, it's all about going as far as you feel comfortable + feeling the stretching sensation. But to help gain flexibility in your lower-half, check out this helpful video: pulse.ly/kghdzlamlm Best of luck and thanks for watching! -The FFP Team

[@soyadrink9831]

Could you do a sumo deadlift explanation with dumbbells? Thanks, great video!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Here you got this one with the kettlebell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWaXouqgJydeqM the same principle applies with the dumbbell 👍

[@DutchessSarahJ]

Thank you so much. I’m at PF and they don’t have a free bar only smith so I have to improvise. 😊

[@rajnadar6555]

I'm at PF right now and they have 60# barbells here...too light for me so I switched to DVD...they go up to 75#.

[@ParadeTheGospel]

This was very helpful. I always struggled with the dumbbell deadlift which is part of my program I'm doing. Now after watching this I think I know what I was doing wrong.

[@Fitfatherproject]

Awesome my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@opb1374]

Does it involve the same muscles as when its done with the Barbbell, specially for the back ?

[@anaxagoras25a]

Dumbbells to the side is no deadlift at all.

[@ronniep9272]

This works your legs a lot more than regular deadlifts, it's almost like a squat.

[@spyros07]

What is the difference between the conventional dumbells DL and the romanian dumbells DL?

[@Jake-jd7bd]

FINALLY. Thank you for this, went through half a dozen videos with horrible information. Just earned a subscriber lol

[@johnmckeron3663]

Very well explained I will put into practice

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@jeremyheng1681]

Thank you, this helps me alot with my dumbbells exercises!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼

[@briangibboney8912]

What is the difference in a dumb bell squat and dumb bell deadlift (traditional)?

[@Fitfatherproject]

Brian Gibboney hey Brian. See this video for the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bputn5Zsnc-npKM (this is a DB squat)

[@bigbearddahuzi1036]

So, I watched the other video. The dumbbell squats and the dumbbell deadlift seem to be identical. What am I missing? Thank you for your videos. They have been very helpful

[@Jez1963UK]

Take a look at the starting position. With the deadlift, the start is with the weights on the ground, with the squat the weights are with a straight back with the weights held to your side. Plus, you don't go all the way down until the weights touch the floor with the squat but you do with the deadlift.

[@liisrandom]

@@Jez1963UK Thank you!!

[@avgapon]

My personal impression, and I could be wrong, is that one of the differences is how you position your back. I think that with a squat you should try to keep your back as close to vertical as possible. Of course, it will naturally tilt forward because of the gravity and the body mechanics. So, the exercise is done primarily by moving legs, not the back. For a deadlift you should try to get your back to be as horizontal as possible (but without arching!). So, in this case there is more hinging and less knee bending. Depending on your mobility and body proportions both exercises can appear similar for an onlooker, but the effort is quite different. And, of course, the starting positions differ too (and the range of movement), but that was very obvious :)

[@xsg265]

Brother you dope you help us a lot God bless you!

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you very much Brother 🙏

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hay Dr A thank you for your help great video thanks💪

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@anuragsharma7886]

Very nice video.can you please tell me how many sets of 6 to 8 reps I should do. I am 53 years old male. Started doing weights training 2 months back after a long gap of many years.. Once again thanks for this wonderful video 🌷🌷

[@Fitfatherproject]

You are very welcome! Start with 3 sets of these DB deadlifts paired with a few other leg motions (3 sets of some kind of squat... and perhaps a few sets of body weight walking lungs). ~9-12 sets of legs total.

[@anuragsharma7886]

Thanks dear

[@sahan6996]

Finally found the right video, gud demonstration

[@Fitfatherproject]

Thank you my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼

[@yinkababalola1160]

Very straight forward

[@Fitfatherproject]

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[@toniodivichi5749]

Thanks a lot Fit Father. This is a great vid.

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@phoenelai]

Thank you this is great!

[@Fitfatherproject]

You're very welcome 🙏