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Romanian Deadlift

intermediate Barbell

Hip hinge for posterior chain

Primary Muscles

Hamstrings Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Lower back

Instructions

Hold bar at hips, hinge with soft knees, feel hamstring stretch, drive hips forward to stand.

Common Mistakes

Bending knees too much, rounding back, bar drifting away

Variations

  • Single Leg RDL
  • Dumbbell RDL
  • Stiff Leg Deadlift