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Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

HipLegErector Spinae DumbbellsFull Gym
Primary musclesHip، Leg، Erector Spinae
EquipmentDumbbells، Full Gym
Level—
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is a strength exercise for the posterior chain, with the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes doing most of the work. It follows the same movement pattern as the traditional Romanian Deadlift, but you hold dumbbells instead of a barbell. This adaptable lift trains the posterior chain and can improve your overall functional fitness in several ways.

Muscles worked

Target

Erector Spinae

Synergists

Gluteus Maximus، Hamstrings، Adductor Magnus

Stabilizers

Quadriceps، Latissimus Dorsi، Trapezius، Levator Scapulae، Rhomboids

Antagonist stabilizers

Rectus Abdominis، Obliques

Alternatives & variations

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