B-Stance Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

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Technique

How to perform B-Stance Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

1. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand beside or just in front of your thighs.
2. Move one foot about a foot-length behind the other and raise the rear heel, keeping most of your weight on the front leg.
3. Soften your knees and keep your pelvis facing forward.
4. Push your hips back, lowering the dumbbells close to your legs while maintaining your back position.
5. Stop the descent before you need to round your back or turn the movement into a squat.
6. Extend the working hip to stand tall without leaning backward.
7. Complete the repetitions, then switch which foot is in front.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.