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Legs

Romanian deadlift

Equipment: Barbell or dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall with the weight, knees soft.

  2. 2

    Push your hips back, sliding the weight down your thighs with a flat back.

  3. 3

    Stop when you feel a strong hamstring stretch, then drive the hips forward.

Common mistakes

  • Squatting the weight down
  • Rounding the back to go lower

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General technique information only, not personal advice. Stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.