Romanian Deadlift

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Watch Romanian Deadlift

Technique

How to perform Romanian Deadlift

1. Lift the bar into a standing position and hold it in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
2. Keep a slight bend in your knees and your arms straight.
3. Push your hips backward while letting the bar travel close to your legs.
4. Maintain nearly the same knee angle and stop lowering before your back position changes.
5. Extend your hips to stand tall without leaning backward.
6. Repeat the hinge from standing; return the bar to the floor under control when the set is finished.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.