Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift to Squat
A Romanian deadlift followed by a squat, one of each per rep, dumbbells in the hands; the hinge loads the back of the thighs, the squat the front.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, a dumbbell in each hand in front of the thighs.
Steps
- Hinge the hips back, bells sliding down the legs to below the knees, and stand.
- Let the bells hang at the sides and squat down to parallel.
- Stand up and bring the bells back in front for the next hinge.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees deep in the hinge: it is a Romanian deadlift; soft knees, hips back. Rounding the back to reach lower: stop where the back stays flat. Squatting with the bells swinging in front: let them hang still at the sides.
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale standing up each time.
