Exercises

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts

What It Is

Starts standing and lowers the weights by pushing your hips back. It builds the back of your thighs and teaches the safe way to bend and lift.

How to Do It

Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, knees slightly bent. Push your hips back and slide the dumbbells down your thighs to mid-shin, keeping a flat back. Drive your hips forward to stand back up.

Tips

Keep the dumbbells brushing your legs. Keep your knee bend the same from top to bottom. Squeeze your glutes to finish.

Skill Level

Beginner. One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

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