Dumbbell RDL Stretch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hips
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hips
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius, Adductor Magnus
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift Stretch
How to: Dumbbell RDL Stretch
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hinge at the hips and lower the weights down the front of your legs, keeping your back straight.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings and glutes, then return to the standing position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the stretch.
- Overextending the hips beyond comfort.
Modifications
- Perform the stretch without weights for a gentler option.
- Adjust the depth of the stretch based on comfort level.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the stretch.
- Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
Tags
stretching
hips
flexibility
dumbbell
lower body
beginner