About this exercise
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is an excellent exercise for targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. It helps improve strength, muscle development, and flexibility in the posterior chain.
Dumbbell romanian deadlift
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell romanian deadlift.
MediumHamstrings
How to Perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
- Keep your knees slightly bent and your back straight throughout the exercise.
- Hinge at the hips to lower the dumbbells down the front of your legs, keeping them close to your body.
- Lower the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, or until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to raise your torso back to the starting position, keeping the dumbbells close to your body.
- Repeat the movement, maintaining control and proper form throughout.
Muscle Activation
Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
GlutesLower back
Common Mistakes
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About the Dumbbell romanian deadlift
The Dumbbell romanian deadlift is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.