Lever T-bar Romanian Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- T-bar Romanian Deadlift, T-bar RDL
How to: Lever T-bar Romanian Deadlift
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, facing the T-bar machine.
- Grip the handle with both hands and hinge at your hips, lowering the weight towards the ground while maintaining a straight back.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Lifting too heavy and compromising form.
- Letting the knees extend too far forward.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or a resistance band to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise with a smaller range of motion if flexibility is limited.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to support your lower back.
- Focus on pushing your hips back rather than bending at the waist.
Tags
lower body
strength
t-bar
deadlift
legs
hamstrings
glutes