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Romanian Deadlift

Barbell hip hinge with soft knees for hamstrings and glutes.

Romanian Deadlift: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Hamstring size and strength
  • Teaches a safe hip hinge

How to do it

  1. Push the hips back, bar slides down the thighs
  2. Back flat, slight knee bend
  3. Stop at a strong hamstring stretch

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the lower back
  • Squatting the weight down

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–10
Rest
180 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
5 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Lower back · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse lower-back limitation; use an easier alternative.
  • Lower back · Modify
    With a mild lower-back limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

Health & safety

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