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Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

beginner Dumbbell

Hip hinge for posterior chain with dumbbells.

Primary Muscles

Hamstrings Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Lower back Core

Instructions

Hold dumbbells in front of thighs, soft knee bend. Hinge at hips pushing them back, lower dumbbells along legs, return by driving hips forward.

Common Mistakes

Rounding lower back, bending knees too much, weights drifting away from legs.

Variations

  • Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
  • Barbell Romanian Deadlift
  • Cable Pull-Through