Muscle Groups Involved
- Hamstrings - Primary
- Erectors - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
Category
Barbell
Highlights
- Maintain a neutral spine and braced core the entire time.
- Push your hips back instead of just bending forwards.
- Keep a micro-bend in your knees.
- Lock out by pushing your hips forwards, not extending your spine.
Description
The Romanian Deadlift is a popular variation of the deadlift exercise that places more emphasis on your hamstrings and lower back. It is often confused with the straight leg or stiff legged deadlift.
Common Mistakes
Do not arch your back into extension and do not let your back round into fl
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Pro Tips
“Sit back” into the deadlift as if you are sitting in a chair. Keep you
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Purpose
Building your posterior chain will improve the development of your back mus
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Form
Use a broomstick or a dowel to check if you are maintaining a neutral spine
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Additional Names
RDL
