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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift: how to do it with good form

The dumbbell Romanian deadlift trains the hamstrings and glutes and is a simple way to learn the hip hinge.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with feet hip-width, a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.

  2. 2

    Soften your knees and push your hips back.

  3. 3

    Lower the dumbbells along your legs until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.

  4. 4

    Drive your hips forward to stand back up.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back as the dumbbells go down.
  • Bending the knees so much it becomes a squat.
  • Dumbbells drifting away from the legs.

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