Romanian Deadlift
The Romanian deadlift builds your hamstrings and glutes. It improves hip extension for stronger lifting, running, and everyday bending.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand with the barbell, feet hip-width apart.
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Push your hips back and lower the barbell along your legs.
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Keep your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
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Feel the stretch in your hamstrings.
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Stand back up by squeezing your glutes.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideThe Romanian deadlift builds your hamstrings and glutes. It improves hip extension for stronger lifting, running, and everyday bending.
You should feel it in your hamstrings and glutes, especially the stretch at the bottom. It should not be felt mainly in your lower back.
A common mistake is rounding your back or lowering the bar too far. Push your hips back and keep the bar close to your legs.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftRomanian Deadlift is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsDo not round your back. Think about pushing your hips back.
One of the best exercises for developing your hamstrings and glutes.
More exercises: Hamstrings
§ 06 · Same muscles
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