Bottle Weighted Romanian Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Romanian Deadlift with Bottles
How to: Bottle Weighted Romanian Deadlift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand.
- With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- Lower the weights towards your feet until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position, engaging your glutes as you rise.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it flat.
- Using too much weight, which can compromise form.
- Not engaging the core for stability.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or perform the exercise without weights.
- Perform the movement with a stability ball for support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
- Focus on lowering the weights slowly to maintain control.
- Use a mirror to check your form or have someone observe you.
Bottle Weighted Romanian Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
hips
strength
gluteus maximus
hamstrings
deadlift
intermediate