Barbell Romanian Deadlift
Expert Advice
Keep a slight bend in your knees, and push your hips back to emphasize hamstring and glute engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
- Hinge at your hips and push them back while keeping your back straight.
- Lower the barbell down along your legs as far as your flexibility allows without rounding your back.
- Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Lats20%
Glutes40%
Secondary
Quads15%
Hamstrings20%
Calves5%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
