Dumbbell Romanian deadlift
A hip hinge that lowers dumbbells along your legs to strengthen your hamstrings, glutes and back.
IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 10 reps
How to do it
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding the dumbbells in front of your thighs.
- Soften your knees and push your hips back as the weights slide down your legs.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings with your back flat.
- Drive your hips forward to stand tall and squeeze your glutes.
Form tips
- Keep the dumbbells close to your legs the whole way.
- Think hips back, not chest down.
Muscles worked
HamstringsGlutesLower backForearms