dumbbell romanian deadlift
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a strength exercise targeting the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It involves hinging at the hips while holding dumbbells, emphasizing posterior chain development and hip hinge mechanics.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
glutesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
hamstringslower back
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbells towards the ground, allowing your knees to bend slightly.
- Lower the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then push through your heels and engage your glutes to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
