Movement library

Romanian Deadlift

BarbellHamstrings, Glutes, Low backBarbell or dumbbells

Start standing and hinge the bar down your thighs until you feel a strong hamstring stretch, then stand back up.

How to do it

  • Soft knees that stay in place
  • Push the hips back like closing a car door with your butt
  • Bar slides down the thighs
  • Stop when your back wants to round

Watch out for

  • Turning it into a squat
  • Rounding to get lower

Make it easier

Use dumbbells or a lighter bar and shorten the range.

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