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October 29, 2007

Exercise of the Week: The Dumbbell Deadlift

This week’s exercise focuses on your leg muscles and is a great choice for targeting a lot of muscle fiber in just one movement. You’ll find that the dumbbell deadlift is one of the best ways to boost your metabolism during a resistance program.

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Here’s how to complete it:

1. Hold a pair of dumbbells by your side with your palms facing your body
2. Sit back with your hips and keep the weight on your heels
3. Squat down as low as you can without your back rounding
4. Push back up to a standing position
5. Repeat

Tips to remember:
1. Keep your chest up and shoulder blades pulled back
2. Do not round your back at any time
3. Keep your head looking straight ahead throughout the entire exercise
4. Do not let your knees go over your toes

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