Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Primary muscles: Hamstrings, Glutes
Secondary muscles: Lower Back, Quadriceps
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Dumbbells
How to do the Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip (palms facing your thighs). Keep your arms straight and the dumbbells close to your body.
- Hinge at the hips, pushing your hips back and lowering the dumbbells towards the floor. Keep a slight bend in your knees and maintain a neutral spine.
- Lower the dumbbells until the dumbbells reach just under your knees or until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Push through your heels to extend your hips and return to the starting position, bringing the dumbbells back to your thighs. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Focus on hinging at the hips rather than bending at the waist.
- Keep the dumbbells close to your body throughout the movement for better control.
- Maintain a slight bend in your knees to reduce stress on your lower back.
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