Dumbbell RDL Stretch Isometric
The bottom of a dumbbell Romanian deadlift, held: back flat and bells hanging near the shins, the hamstrings stretch under a light load.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, a light dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs, feet hip-width, knees soft.
Steps
- Push the hips back and slide the bells down the thighs, back flat.
- Stop where the hamstrings pull and the back would start to round, and hold.
- Drive the hips forward to stand, then rest before the next hold.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to reach lower: the hold ends where the flat back ends. Locking the knees hard: keep a slight bend. Bells heavy enough to pull you down: go light, since the stretch is the point and not the load.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
