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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Dumbbell RDL, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Erector spinae |
Setup
Keep the dumbbells close to the legs and push the hips back, not down.
How to do it well
- Hold dumbbells in front of the thighs
- Hinge back with soft knees
- Feel the hamstring stretch and drive the hips forward
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back
- Squatting the weight down
Free programs with Dumbbell RDL
- Dumbbells Only (3 day)
- Gym Confidence: Free Weights (3 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hotel Gym (3 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Dumbbells (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.