Strengthen your posterior chain! Dimel Deadlifts build power with a focus on explosive reps & partial range of motion.
The Barbell Dimel Deadlift is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. You'll need: barbell or weight plates.
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Required Equipment
Barbell
Weight Plates
Barbell Dimel Deadlift Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Barbell Dimel Deadlift Variations and Alternatives
Begin with a loaded barbell on the floor in front of you. Position your feet shoulder-width apart with the barbell close to your shins.
Bend at the hips and knees to grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder width.
Keep your back straight and your chest up, engage your core, and ensure your shoulder blades are retracted.
Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees to stand up straight, pushing through your heels. Your back should remain straight, and the bar should travel vertically upward close to your body.
Once you reach the top of the movement, pause for a brief moment. Unlike a regular deadlift, you'll only lock out partially, meaning that you don't come to a complete erect position; your knees should not lock out fully, and your torso shouldn’t hyperextend.
Lower the barbell back down by hinging at the hips and slightly bending the knees, maintaining a flat back, until the bar is just below your knees.
Immediately reverse the direction and ascend back up to the partial lockout position.
Perform the desired number of reps, maintaining the partial range of motion and a quick but controlled pace.
Ensure to warm up properly before performing this exercise and choose a weight that allows you to maintain good form throughout all repetitions. It's advisable to have a spotter or a trainer supervise you when trying this exercise for the first time.
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Barbell Dimel Deadlift FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Dimel Deadlift work?
The Barbell Dimel Deadlift mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Dimel Deadlift?
Barbell or weight plates.
Is the Barbell Dimel Deadlift a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Barbell Dimel Deadlift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Barbell Dimel Deadlift variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Axle Deadlift, Barbell Deadlift, Barbell Block Conventional Deadlift and Barbell Conventional Deficit Deadlift.
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