Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Class Type

Strength

Exercise Category

Compound

Exercise Details

Movement Type

Hinge

Body Part(s)

Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back

Equipment

Heavy Dumbbells, Medium Dumbbells

Position

Standing

Programming

Coaching Cues

• Keep a soft bend in the knees.
• Push the hips straight back as the dumbbells travel close to the legs.
• Keep the spine long and the core braced.
• Stop when you feel tension in the hamstrings without rounding the back.
• Drive the hips forward to return to standing.

Optional Notes

A foundational hip-hinge exercise that targets the posterior chain. Use a load that allows the lifter to maintain control and keep the dumbbells close to the body throughout the movement.