Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Romanian Deadlift, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
Coming soon toiPhone
Coming soon toAndroid
Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Erector spinae |
Setup
Keep the bar close to the legs and push the hips back rather than down.
How to do it well
- Start standing with the bar at the thighs
- Hinge back with soft knees
- Lower to mid-shin and drive the hips forward
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back
- Bending the knees into a squat
Free programs with Romanian Deadlift
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.