Dumbbell Deadlift/Squat

chefboy · 09-11-2006, 05:50 PM

Hello. Due to a recent move I lost my garage gym which included an Oly set, bench, and squat rack. What I have currently is a 5 foot bar, adjustable dumbbells, 350# of plates, and a Danso adjustable bench along with a very limited space at the foot of the bed in my room to do my workouts in and no spotter ( a public gym is out of the question right now).
Right now I am mostly doing plate loaded DB exercises with the SLDL and OH Press being my only exercises done with the BB.
Now this leaves the lovely squat / deadlift done with DBs and a parallel grip.
Does any one do these lifts this way and what are your experiences with it?
So far I am finding grip to be more of an issue with a pair of 110s then I was with the Oly bar at 300 . Also it has taken a little time to get the coordination down with this movement. Its kind of a wierd feeling as you are doing squats but it also feels like deadlifting. Thoughts and comments appreciated..............

Double D · 09-11-2006, 06:24 PM

I just wanted to let you know people are readin this, but personally I havent did them like that. I only use barbell's for those 2 lifts. But I dont see any reason why they cant be done like that.

Pylon · 09-11-2006, 07:46 PM

I've tried doing these with DBs, but they have never felt right. I did the squats with the wieghts up in a push press position as well as at the side. Never liked either one.

SLDs, tho, that's another story. Perfect for DB use.

**CowPimp** · 09-11-2006, 09:18 PM

There's nothing wrong with using dumbbells at all. I also don't like the feel of the movement too much, but it's certainly a useable exercise.

wilwn · 09-12-2006, 03:52 AM

using dumbbells to dead would put you in a more natural pulling position (like a trap bar), though they only go that high in terms of weight.

Phred · 09-12-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chefboy

Hello. Due to a recent move I lost my garage gym which included an Oly set, bench, and squat rack. What I have currently is a 5 foot bar, adjustable dumbbells, 350# of plates, and a Danso adjustable bench along with a very limited space at the foot of the bed in my room to do my workouts in and no spotter ( a public gym is out of the question right now).
Right now I am mostly doing plate loaded DB exercises with the SLDL and OH Press being my only exercises done with the BB.
Now this leaves the lovely squat / deadlift done with DBs and a parallel grip.
Does any one do these lifts this way and what are your experiences with it?
So far I am finding grip to be more of an issue with a pair of 110s then I was with the Oly bar at 300 . Also it has taken a little time to get the coordination down with this movement. Its kind of a wierd feeling as you are doing squats but it also feels like deadlifting. Thoughts and comments appreciated..............

I say use what you got and these exercises are good variations. As far as grip, you can use a "hook" grip where you hook your thumb under the fingers or (dare I say it) you can use straps to aid in holding the DBs.

09-11-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
chefboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	Dumbbell Deadlift/Squat BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hello. Due to a recent move I lost my garage gym which included an Oly set, bench, and squat rack. What I have currently is a 5 foot bar, adjustable dumbbells, 350# of plates, and a Danso adjustable bench along with a very limited space at the foot of the bed in my room to do my workouts in and no spotter ( a public gym is out of the question right now). Right now I am mostly doing plate loaded DB exercises with the SLDL and OH Press being my only exercises done with the BB. Now this leaves the lovely squat / deadlift done with DBs and a parallel grip. Does any one do these lifts this way and what are your experiences with it? So far I am finding grip to be more of an issue with a pair of 110s then I was with the Oly bar at 300 . Also it has taken a little time to get the coordination down with this movement. Its kind of a wierd feeling as you are doing squats but it also feels like deadlifting. Thoughts and comments appreciated..............
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09-11-2006, 06:24 PM	#2
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,869	I just wanted to let you know people are readin this, but personally I havent did them like that. I only use barbell's for those 2 lifts. But I dont see any reason why they cant be done like that.
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09-11-2006, 07:46 PM	#3
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	I've tried doing these with DBs, but they have never felt right. I did the squats with the wieghts up in a push press position as well as at the side. Never liked either one. SLDs, tho, that's another story. Perfect for DB use.
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09-11-2006, 09:18 PM	#4
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,400	There's nothing wrong with using dumbbells at all. I also don't like the feel of the movement too much, but it's certainly a useable exercise.
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09-12-2006, 03:52 AM	#5
wilwn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 198	using dumbbells to dead would put you in a more natural pulling position (like a trap bar), though they only go that high in terms of weight.
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