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Romanian Deadlift Dumbbell
The Romanian Deadlift Dumbbell is a dumbbell exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the lower back assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.
- Target muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides or in front of your thighs.
- Keep your chest lifted, core tight, and knees slightly bent.
- Push your hips back to hinge forward, lowering the dumbbells close to your legs while keeping your back straight.
- Continue lowering until you feel a deep stretch in your hamstrings or your torso reaches near-parallel to the floor.
- Drive your hips forward to return to the standing position while squeezing your glutes.
- Maintain control throughout the movement and avoid rounding your back.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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