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Dumbbell RDL — Heavier

A heavier double-dumbbell RDL variation to keep progressing the hip hinge once the lighter version is easy.

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How to dose it

Sets
3
Reps
6–8
Intensity
RPE 7
Rest
90 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

dumbbell

Set up

  1. 1Tall stance, heavier dumbbells at the thighs, soft knees.

Do this

  • Hips back, flat back
  • Control the lower
  • Squeeze the glutes to stand

Avoid this

  • Over-reaching into a rounded back
  • Bouncing at the bottom

Safety

Add load only while the spine stays perfectly neutral.

Progress or regress

Make it easier

Make it harder