How to Do Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift: Step by Step
- Hold dumbbells at your sides or in front of thighs
- Hinge at hips pushing them back
- Keep back flat, slight knee bend
- Feel hamstring stretch then drive hips forward
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rounding the lower back
- Bending knees too much — this is a hinge, not a squat
- Not pushing hips back far enough
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift Tips
- Dumbbells can hang at your sides (easier on grip) or in front (more like barbell RDL)
- Great stepping stone before progressing to barbell Romanian deadlifts
- Focus on the hip hinge — the dumbbells just add load
Muscles Worked
hamstringsglutesback
Equipment
dumbbells
Tracking
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