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dumbbell romanian deadlift
dumbbell romanian deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbells towards the ground, allowing your knees to bend slightly.
Step 3. Lower the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then push through your heels and engage your glutes to return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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