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