Nick's Strength Training Series - DB Deadlift

In today's video, Nick will focus on the strength training movement, the Dumbbell Deadlift . The DB Deadlift is the second step in the 3-step deadlift progression, and a great way to add weight resistance once the MB Deadlift movement is mastered. Again, the deadlift is a compound movement that is excellent at building leg, lower-back and core strength, all of which are key components in athlete development.

•  In the deadlift movement, the body transitions from a lowered (squat) position to an elevated (standing) position.
• Starting position: the athlete's feet are wider than shoulder width, toes are pointed out, weight is evenly distributed across feet, knees are over feet, chest is up and back is flat.
• Hold DBs, DBs are resting on box or plates, at mid shin height. Shoulders are turned down away from ears.
• Throughout the movement of the deadlift, the athlete must elevate and lower their body in a controlled manner.
• Touch, do not bounce, DBs to box or plate at return to starting position.
• The athlete must not lock knees out at the top of the movement.
• As a teaching tool, add a resistance band around the knees to keep the knees aligned.