Deadlifts w/o barbell?

[Phreak101]

Is there anyway form of exercise similar to a deadlift that can be done with dumbells?

I just joined a core fitness type gym (it was my g/f's bday present for me so we could go together), but it's all machines and dumbells! I love circuit training, but between you all and me, not having barbells blows.

Since I like my g/f but love my deads, is there anyway I could simulate the movement w/o a barbell? Or maybe a less effective but similar exercise?

[robkesl]

yeah you can still do deads and use dumbells i think their a bit harder, just make sure your form is extremely strict, cause they dumbells will have a tendancy to swing. instead of the weight right in front, id angle it so its not at your sides but not right in front.

[chest6]

I dont see it as being as effective with dumbbells. I dont see how you could get enough weight..

[Phreak101]

I dont see it as being as effective with dumbbells. I dont see how you could get enough weight..

I don't really expect it to be as effective, I'm just looking for a suitable replacement for them.

[taiboxa]

no db' deads will almost always target ur hams .. its hard to "GET UNDER IT" w/ DB's

[Phreak101]

So would I be better off just doing weighted lunges and trying to find something else for my back?