Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hinge at the hips while keeping your legs straight. Lower your upper body forward while maintaining a neutral spine, then return to starting position.
A compound strength exercise that focuses on the hip hinge movement to target the posterior chain muscles, particularly the hamstrings and glutes.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hinge at the hips while keeping your legs straight. Lower your upper body forward while maintaining a neutral spine, then return to starting position.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, ready to perform Romanian deadlift movements.
Return to standing position after completing the RDL movement.
Hinge at hips, keep legs straight, maintain neutral spine, control movement
Rounding back, bending knees, not hinging at hips, poor form
Add weight, increase range of motion, or perform more sets.
Reduce range of motion, perform fewer reps, or use modified position.
Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in the lower back, hamstrings, or hips. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.