Romanian Deadlift

Step-by-step technique for Romanian Deadlift, an exercise for hamstrings using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Stand with the bar at your hips, shoulder-width grip.
  2. Keep your knees slightly bent and back flat.
  3. Hinge your hips back and lower the bar along your legs.
  4. Drive your hips forward and stand up.
Coach tip: Feel the stretch in your hamstrings. Don’t round your back.

Muscles worked

Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Glutes, Lower Back

Romanian Deadlift is a strength exercise that loads the hamstrings using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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