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barbell romanian deadlift

barbell romanian deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

Step 2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.

Step 4

Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body.

Step 5

Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the barbell.

Step 6

Once you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, push your hips forward and stand up straight.

Step 7

Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringslower back

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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