hinge · beginner
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Also called: DB RDL, Dumbbell RDL, Dumbbell stiff-leg deadlift
20 Minute Glute Workout - Complexes | Hip Thrusts, RDLs & Sumos — Caroline Girvan · watch on YouTube
Coaching cues
- Push your hips back, dumbbells slide down your thighs
- Soft knees, shins vertical
- Chest proud, back flat
- Stop when your hamstrings say stop, then drive the hips through
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to chase depth
- Bending the knees and turning it into a squat
- Letting the dumbbells drift away from the legs
- Hyperextending at the top
Take care with: lower back. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Hip Hinge Drill