Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
Learn how to do the Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.
This dumbbell movement primarily targets hamstrings, including outer hamstring, inner hamstring.
How to Perform Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
- 1
Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand tall with your feet together.
- 2
Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.
- 3
Shift your weight onto your opposite leg and hinge at the hips, lowering the dumbbell toward the floor while extending your free leg behind you.
- 4
Drive your hips forward to return to the starting position, squeezing your glute at the top and exhale.
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Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps on the other leg.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.