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Hip Hinge Speed Romanian Deadlift

Main muscle
Hamstrings
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
  2. 2Keep a soft bend in your knees and a flat back.
  3. 3Hinge at the hips, pushing your glutes back as the weights lower.
  4. 4Lower until you feel a strong hamstring stretch.
  5. 5Drive your hips forward with a quicker, controlled tempo to stand tall.
  6. 6Reset and repeat with a smooth, snappy hip drive.

Coaching cues

  • Hinge, don't squat
  • Quick hip snap up
  • Feel the hamstring stretch
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