How to do a Romanian deadlift

hamstrings, glutes, back

Muscles worked
hamstrings, glutes, back
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand holding dumbbells in front of your thighs, knees slightly bent.
  2. Push your hips back and slide the weights down close to your legs, back flat.
  3. When you feel the stretch in your hamstrings, squeeze your glutes to stand up.
Common mistake

Rounded back, or squatting instead of hinging.

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