Romanian Deadlift

Hip-hinge exercise emphasizing the hamstrings and glutes.

TYPE Compound

CATEGORY Hamstrings

LEVEL Intermediate

PRIMARY MUSCLE Hamstrings

SECONDARY MUSCLES Glutes, Lower Back

EQUIPMENT Barbell

MOVEMENT TYPE Compound

EXECUTION

How to perform.

Hinge at the hips while keeping the spine neutral, lower the bar along the legs and extend the hips to return.