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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

A two-leg hip hinge with weights. Builds the hamstrings and glutes that power sprinting and throwing.

Watch how: Dumbbell stiff leg deadlift Open video on Muscle & Strength

Set up

Stand with feet hip-width, weights in front of the thighs, knees softly bent.

You need: Two dumbbells or a kettlebell

Steps

  1. Push the hips back, sliding the weights down the thighs
  2. Back stays flat, weights stay close to the legs
  3. Stop just below the knees, or when the back starts to round
  4. Squeeze the glutes to stand up

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Use one light weight held with both hands.

Harder

Heavier weights, three seconds on the way down.