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Barbell Romanian Deadlift

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Lower Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Romanian Deadlift is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Bend at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.

4

Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body.

5

Feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the barbell.

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Once you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, push your hips forward and stand up straight.

7

Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.

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Lower the barbell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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