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Barbell Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings · Hinge
Generic hinge demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
HingeCompound
A top-down barbell hinge that keeps constant tension on the hamstrings and glutes.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
HamstringsGlutesBack
Equipment
Barbell
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a barbell at your thighs with an overhand grip and your feet hip width.
- Soften your knees and set your back flat with your shoulders pulled down.
- Push your hips back and lower the bar along your legs until you feel a strong hamstring stretch.
- Drive your hips forward to stand tall, finishing with your glutes squeezed.
Coaching cues
- The bar should brush your legs, if it drifts away your back takes the load.
- Most people reach their limit around knee height, do not chase the floor.