Dumbbell Romanian deadlift
Use a light load to practice a familiar hip hinge.
How to do it
- Have a trainer check your unloaded hinge first.
- Hold light dumbbells near your thighs and move your hips back.
- Stop while you can keep your back steady, then stand smoothly.
Form check
Keep the weights close; reaching the floor is not the goal.
Make it easier
Use the bodyweight hip hinge.
Move within a comfortable range and keep breathing. Stop if a movement causes pain or you feel unwell. Ask a qualified trainer for help with unfamiliar equipment.