Getting Started

• 1

  Start by positioning yourself in front of a pair of dumbbells on the floor, with your feet hip-width apart.

• 2

  Bend at the hips and knees to grab the dumbbells, with your palms facing your body and your arms straight.

• 3

  Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.

• 4

  Slowly stand up, straightening your hips and knees while lifting the dumbbells.

• 5

  Keep the dumbbells close to your body as you lift them.

• 6

  Pause at the top of the movement and then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

• 7

  Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

• 8

  Remember to keep your movements slow and controlled, and avoid swinging the weights or using momentum to complete the reps.

• 9

  Adjust the weight of the dumbbells according to your fitness level, start with a lighter weight if you're new to the exercise.

• 10

  It's important to maintain good form throughout the exercise to avoid injury.

• 11

  You can also use a barbell for deadlifting if you prefer it instead of using dumbbells.