Romanian Deadlift

Romanian Deadlift

The barbell Romanian deadlift is a strength exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves hinging at the hips while maintaining a straight back, lowering a barbell to feel a stretch in the hamstrings, and then returning to a standing position.

The barbell Romanian deadlift is a strength exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves hinging at the hips while maintaining a straight back, lowering a barbell to feel a stretch in the hamstrings, and then returning to a standing position.

The barbell Romanian deadlift is a strength exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves hinging at the hips while maintaining a straight back, lowering a barbell to feel a stretch in the hamstrings, and then returning to a standing position.

How to Do the Romanian Deadlift

How to Do the Romanian Deadlift

How to Do the Romanian Deadlift

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body. Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the barbell. Once you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, push your hips forward and stand up straight. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Glutes

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, lower back

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper legs

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