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Barbell Romanian deadlift

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 6 minOn your own

Lowering a barbell down the legs with a hinge. Builds the hamstrings and glutes.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Stand holding a barbell at your hips, hands just outside the legs, feet hip-width apart.

You need: A barbell (a gym)

Steps

  1. Push the hips back and slide the bar down the thighs, knees slightly bent
  2. Stop just below the knees, or before the back would round
  3. Drive the hips forward to stand up

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A dumbbell Romanian deadlift.

Harder

A heavier bar.