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Suitcase deadlift

A compound exercise for the glutes and obliques, with help from the hamstrings, forearms. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: One dumbbell at your side on the floor.
  2. Lift it without leaning
  3. Stand tall and square

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