Single-leg Romanian Deadlift with Dumbbell

Primary muscles
Hamstrings, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Lower back, Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your feet together.
  2. 2 Hinge at the hip of your standing leg, lowering your torso towards the floor while extending your opposite leg straight back behind you for balance.
  3. 3 Keep a slight bend in your standing knee and lower the dumbbell towards the floor, maintaining a straight back.
  4. 4 Drive through your standing heel to return to the upright starting position, bringing your extended leg back down.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch the dumbbell to your other hand and repeat the movement on the opposite leg.

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