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Romanian Deadlift Barbell
The Romanian Deadlift Barbell is a barbell exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the lower back assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.
- Target muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand or mixed grip.
- Keep your chest up, back straight, core engaged, and knees slightly bent.
- Hinge at the hips by pushing them backward while lowering the barbell along your legs.
- Lower the bar until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings or until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Keep the bar close to your legs throughout the movement.
- Drive your hips forward to return to the standing position while squeezing your glutes.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions with controlled motion.
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