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Hamstrings

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Push the hips back with a flat back; the weight stays close to your legs.

Muscles

Primary

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary

Lower Back, Forearms

Steps to perform

  1. 1Hold a barbell at hip height with soft knees.
  2. 2Push your hips back, sliding the bar down your thighs.
  3. 3Stop just below the knee or when you feel a deep hamstring stretch.
  4. 4Drive hips forward to stand tall.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates

Alternatives

Conventional Deadlift

Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Kettlebell Swing

Glutes · Hamstrings

Cable Pull-Through

Glutes · Hamstrings

Stiff-Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings