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Romanian Deadlift
legsintermediate
"Romanian deadlifts build hamstrings that hang like thick slabs of meat."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
The primary hamstring builder. Keep legs nearly straight and hinge at the hips to lower the bar.
Equipment
barbell
Tips
- 1.Keep bar close to legs
- 2.Slight knee bend
- 3.Feel the hamstring stretch
Common Mistakes
- ✗Rounding the back
- ✗Bending knees too much
- ✗Not hinging at hips
Variations
Single-leg RDLDumbbell RDLDeficit RDL