How to do a dumbbell romanian deadlifts

Lower bodyDumbbellsBeginner

The classic RDL with dumbbells — hinge at the hips and feel the stretch down the back of your legs. The best hamstring builder there is.

Dumbbell Romanian deadlifts demonstration

How to do it

1Soft knees, dumbbells in front of your thighs
2Push your hips back, lowering the weights down your legs
3Squeeze your glutes to stand tall

Common mistakes

×Rounding your back
×Turning it into a squat by bending the knees

Muscles worked

Hamstrings Glutes

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