Barbell Romanian Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Soleus, Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Romanian Deadlift, RDL
How to: Barbell Romanian Deadlift
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold the barbell with both hands in front of you.
- Keep your knees slightly bent, hinge at the hips, and lower the barbell along the front of your legs.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your back straight.
- Drive through your heels to return to standing, engaging your glutes at the top.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to round during the lift.
- Using too much weight.
- Not engaging the core.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you are a beginner.
- Perform the exercise with one leg for balance training.
Tips
- Keep your back straight to prevent injury.
- Engage your core throughout the lift.
- Lower the barbell slowly for better control.
Tags
hips
strength
glutes
hamstrings
barbell
deadlift