Barbell Romanian Deadlift
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Equipment
The Barbell Romanian Deadlift is a strength exercise targeting the posterior chain, particularly focusing on the glutes and hamstrings. It enhances lower body strength while improving posture and stability by engaging the core and back muscles. Performing this exercise helps develop explosiveness and endurance.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip at thigh level.
- Keep your chest up and core engaged, then hinge at the hips, lowering the barbell along the legs.
- Lower until feeling a stretch in the hamstrings, then drive through the heels to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius
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