Barbell Romanian Deadlift

Form Cues

1. 1

   Start standing with the barbell in a double overhand grip, arms outside hips.

2. 2

   Soft knee bend — maintain this angle throughout; do not squat the weight down.

3. 3

   Hinge at the hips, pushing them back as the bar travels down your thighs.

4. 4

   Keep the bar in contact with your body throughout the movement.

5. 5

   Lower until you feel a strong hamstring stretch — typically mid-shin.

6. 6

   Drive hips forward powerfully to return to standing, squeezing glutes at lockout.

Common Mistakes

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  Rounding the lower back — brace harder and reduce weight.

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  Bending the knees too much — keep them slightly bent and fixed.

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  Bar drifting away from the legs.

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  Hyperextending at lockout — stand tall without leaning back.