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Compound · Hinge
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift is a compound hip hinge movement for the hamstrings. The movement is a hip hinge: push your hips back with a long, neutral spine, then drive them forward to stand — no rounding through the lower back. Your glutes and core assist throughout, and the loaded stretch at long muscle length makes it a strong hypertrophy choice.
Primary muscles
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Glutes and Core
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Hinge
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Romanian Deadlift
Same hinge pattern · also trains the hamstrings.
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Barbell Good Morning
Same hinge pattern · also trains the hamstrings.
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