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EXERCISE // 063 · Legs
Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings · Glutes · Lower back
Compound · Hinge · Barbell
Learning curve Moderate ●●○
LegsACE.FIT
Romanian Deadlift
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Why do it?
Builds strong hamstrings and glutes and teaches you to bend from the hips properly.
Quick cues
Hips backBar closeFlat back
How to do it
- 01Stand tall holding the bar, soft knees.
- 02Push hips back, sliding the bar down your legs.
- 03Stop when you feel a strong hamstring stretch.
- 04Drive hips forward to stand.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Turning it into a squat
- Bar drifting away
How you progress
Load + reps
Used in // BUILD · ATHLETE · GOLF · AFL
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Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
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Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift