Hamstrings exercise

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

How to do the Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Grab the dumbbells and stand with feet slightly less than shoulder-width Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight Lower the weight just in front of your thighs, bend your knees slightly Stand back up by squeezing your hamstrings and driving your hips forward.
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Targets

Muscles worked

Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Primary Lower Back muscle Lower Back Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

  1. 1 Grab the dumbbells and stand with feet slightly less than shoulder-width
  2. 2 Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight
  3. 3 Lower the weight just in front of your thighs, bend your knees slightly
  4. 4 Stand back up by squeezing your hamstrings and driving your hips forward.