Hamstrings · GlutesBeginner
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
How to do it
- 1
Hold dumbbells in front of your thighs.
- 2
Soften your knees and hinge at the hips, sliding the weights down your legs.
- 3
Lower until you feel a hamstring stretch while keeping your back flat.
- 4
Squeeze your glutes to return to standing.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the upper back.
- Letting the dumbbells drift away from the legs.
Tips
- An easy-to-learn hinge for home workouts.
- Slow 3-second descents increase the challenge with light dumbbells.
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