Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Step-by-step technique for Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift, an exercise for hamstrings using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
  2. Keep your knees slightly bent and back flat.
  3. Hinge your hips back and lower the dumbbells along your legs.
  4. Drive your hips forward and stand up.
Coach tip: Keep the dumbbells close to your legs throughout.

Muscles worked

Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Glutes, Lower Back

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift is a strength exercise that loads the hamstrings using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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