Dumbbells Over Deadlifts When taking barbell deadlifts out of your routine, you need something to replace them with -- enter the dumbbell stiff-legged deadlift. These are more hamstring dominant than regular deadlifts, which means you can't use as much weight, but they're still an effective ...
The deadlift requires a hip hinge. If you’re not familiar with a hip hinge, practice it before performing the deadlift. When doing the full movement, keep the weight close to your legs as you hinge at the hips. Dumbbells or barbell should be an inch from your thighs. If you don't h...
5. Kettlebell Swings You just can’t beat the mixture of simplicity and compound muscle-targeting that kettlebell swings give you. The exercise is based on the momentum built up during the swing and allows your body to build functional strength as well as huge muscles. Best of all, this mov...