Romanian Deadlift
A strength exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Keep your back straight and bend at your hips, lowering the barbell along your legs.
- Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your knees slightly bent.
- Return to the starting position by driving your hips forward and standing up tall.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rounding the back during the descent.
- Bending the knees too much, turning it into a conventional deadlift.
- Using too much weight, compromising form.
- Not engaging the core to maintain stability.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | pull |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | hamstrings |