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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift: how to do it
The basic hip-hinge: it teaches you to bend from the hips, not the back. Works: Hamstrings, glutes and lower back.
Try: 3 sets of 10
Form cues
- Soft knees, weights in front of thighs.
- Push hips back, slide weights down.
- Only as far as your back stays flat.
- Start light.
Setup and the most common mistake
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs, feet hip-width, knees slightly bent.
Common mistake: Rounding your back to reach the floor. Stop when you feel your hamstrings stretch, usually just below the knees.
If dumbbell romanian deadlift hurts
Don't push through sharp pain. These are the swaps LiftMend suggests with a similar movement, easier or kinder first:
General exercise information, not medical advice. If you have pain that is sharp, getting worse, or follows an injury, check with a doctor or physio first.
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