Romanian Deadlift - Dumbbell
January 8, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing with feet hip width apart and knees unlocked, holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides
- Set you feet hip width apart, with your legs in a fixed position but not locked at the knees
Procedure
- Shift your hips back and lower the dumbbells while keeping your back flat
- Return to standing position by contracting your hamstrings and glutes
- Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Do not let your back round during the movement
- Keep the dumbbells close to your body, touching or almost touching your legs all the way up and down
- Keep your shoulder blades back and down throughout the movement
You Should Feel It
- Working your glutes, hamstrings and back
Tags:
Back, Glutes, Stability, Dumbbells, Balance, Strength, Hamstrings
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