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Illustration of the Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift: Back leg and torso move as one line, hips square, no opening to the side.
compound · Hinge

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift is a compound hinge movement for hamstrings, using Dumbbells. It also works glutes and core. 3 sets of 8-12, 2 min rest.

Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Equipment
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Advanced
Sets and reps
3 × 8-12
Rest
90s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    One bell in the opposite hand, stand on one leg with a soft knee.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Back leg and torso move as one line, hips square, no opening to the side.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 8-12, resting about 2 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.

Muscles worked

Hamstrings does most of the work. Glutes and core take the rest.