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Dumbbell Cross Body Romanian Deadlift

Main muscle
Hamstrings
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a dumbbell in one hand in front of your thigh.
  2. 2Keep a soft bend in your knees and stand on the opposite leg for balance.
  3. 3Hinge at your hips, letting the dumbbell travel diagonally across toward your opposite foot.
  4. 4Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstring, keeping your back flat.
  5. 5Drive your hips forward to return to standing, then repeat before switching sides.

Coaching cues

  • Hinge across the body
  • Flat back throughout
  • Squeeze the glute up
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