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Romanian Deadlift
A hip hinge with soft knees that builds the hamstrings and glutes.
barbellintermediateFilm: side
AI form check · side view
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower back (erector spinae)
Abdominals
Forearms
PrimarySecondaryStabilizer
Form tips
- Push your hips back, bar close to the legs.
- Lower to mid-shin feeling a hamstring stretch, then stand tall.
Watch the loop a couple of times, then match the tempo and range of motion.
Note: Keep a neutral spine; if your back rounds, shorten the range.