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Exercises

Romanian deadlift

Romanian deadlift: a Romanian deadlift with two dumbbells, hips pushed back, flat back, dumbbells at mid-shin
HamstringsGlutesCue Hips back; feel the hamstrings.
  • 2–3sets
  • 8–12reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Hold weights in front of your thighs, feet hip-width apart.
  2. Soften your knees and push your hips back.
  3. Slide the weights down your legs with a flat back until you feel the hamstrings.
  4. Drive your hips forward to stand tall.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Bending the knees into a squat.
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