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Romanian Deadlift

Barbell Hamstrings

The Romanian Deadlift is a strength movement that targets your hamstrings. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Romanian Deadlift

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell in an overhand grip at hip height.
  2. Hinge at the hips, pushing them back while keeping your back flat and the bar close to your legs.
  3. Lower until you feel a strong hamstring stretch — typically mid-shin — then drive your hips forward to stand.
  4. Keep a slight knee bend throughout; this is a hip hinge, not a squat.

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