Romanian Deadlift From Deficit

Enhances hamstring and glute strength by increasing range of motion.

Instructions

• Stand on a platform holding a barbell with a shoulder-width grip.
• Keep your back straight and shoulders back.
• Bend at the hips to lower the bar along the front of your legs.
• Push your hips back and maintain a slight bend in the knees.
• Lower the bar to just below the knees or as far as your flexibility allows.
• Return to the standing position by driving through your heels and extending your hips.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back while bending.
• Bending too much at the knees.
• Lifting with your arms instead of your hips.
• Not keeping the bar close to your body.
• Shrugging the shoulders during the lift.
• Hyperextending the back at the top of the movement.

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