Kickstand Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbells at the sides, the back foot's toes resting a step behind for balance only: hinge on the front leg with a flat back, bells down the shin, and drive the hips forward.
How to do it
Setup
Bells at the thighs, the back foot's toes resting a step behind, almost all the weight on the front leg.
Steps
- Hinge over the front leg, bells tracking the shin.
- Stop when the hamstring stretches, back flat.
- Stand by driving the hips forward.
Common mistakes
Loading the back foot: it is a kickstand, not a second leg; the toes only touch. Hips rotating open: square to the floor. Bending the front knee into a squat: soft knee, the hinge does the work.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
