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Hamstrings

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Push the hips back with a flat back; the weight stays close to your legs.

Muscles

Primary

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary

Lower Back

Steps to perform

  1. 1Hold dumbbells in front of your thighs with soft knees.
  2. 2Push your hips back, keeping the weights close to your legs.
  3. 3Stop just below the kneecap to spare the lower back.
  4. 4Squeeze your glutes to return to standing.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Dumbbells

Alternatives

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Kettlebell Swing

Glutes · Hamstrings

Conventional Deadlift

Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back

Cable Pull-Through

Glutes · Hamstrings

Stiff-Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings