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Dumbbell
Dumbbell RDL
The Romanian deadlift, the foundational hip hinge for the hamstring and glute strength behind posture and ground force.
hinge
Why it matters for golf
The hinge is golf's foundational pattern. It is address posture, and the glutes and hamstrings it strengthens are the engine of ground force. A strong RDL means a stable spine angle and more force to rotate against.
Coaching cues
- Push the hips back, soft knees.
- Keep the dumbbells close to the legs.
- Flat back, chest proud.
- Stand up by driving the hips through.
Common faults
- Rounding the back to chase depth.
- Bending the knees and turning it into a squat.
- Letting the weight drift away from the body.