Romanian Deadlift
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| required: | Barbell / EZ Bar / Dumbbells (2) / Kettlebells (2) |
| level: | Hard |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (2) |
General And Specifics
- beginners should start practising without weight
- do not start with a too heavy weight
- the spine can be overloaded: e.g. lumbar spine
Starting Position
- grasp a barbell shoulder width with over hand grip (palms of the hands point to the thighs)
- your feet are hip width apart
- bent your upper body a bit forwards
- the weight touches your thighs for now
- bend your knees a bit to release the joints
Correct Execution
- bent your upper body
- let the weight sink down in front of your legs
- keep the head up and the shoulders backwards
- let the barbell sink down to the knee area until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings
- hold the position for a moment
- lift your upper body up again
- repeat