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Romanian Deadlift - Barbell (Underhand Grip)

January 14, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing with feet hip width apart and knees unlocked, holding a barbell in front of you

Procedure

  • Shift your hips back and lower the barbell while keeping your back flat
  • Return to standing position by contracting your hamstrings and glutes
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Do not let your back round during the movement
  • Keep the barbell close to your body, touching your legs or almost touching all the way up and down
  • Keep your shoulder blades back and down throughout the movement

You Should Feel It

  • Working your glutes, hamstrings and back

Tags: Lower Body Pull, Barbell, Strength, Glutes, Hamstrings

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