Romanian Deadlift
Beginner
Hip-hinge movement lowering the barbell along the legs with a slight knee bend, targeting the posterior chain.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringserectors
Equipment
barbell
Coaching Cues
- 1Push your hips back like closing a car door with your butt
- 2Keep a slight bend in your knees but do not squat
- 3Feel a stretch in your hamstrings before reversing the movement
Standards
- 1Bar stays close to the legs throughout the descent
- 2Knees maintain a slight, fixed bend
- 3Movement is initiated by pushing the hips back
Scaling Options
- •Good Morning
- •Single Leg RDL with bodyweight