Exercise guide
Romanian deadlift
Works your hamstrings and glutes, with help from your lower back and upper back. Barbell. Improver.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main muscleshamstrings and glutes
Helperslower back and upper back
EquipmentBarbell
LevelImprover
In your plan3 sets of 6-10 reps
Rest2 minutes 30 seconds
How to do it
- Stand holding the bar at hip height, hands just outside your thighs, knees soft.
- Push your hips back for 2 seconds, sliding the bar down close to your legs with a flat back.
- Stop when you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings, usually just below your knees.
- Drive your hips forward to stand tall and squeeze your glutes.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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