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barbell hinge Activity intensity • High
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ wrist safe
Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
Primary Muscles: hamstrings, glutes
Secondary Stabilisers: erector spinae, lats, forearms
DEFAULT REP RANGE
6-10 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Start from the top standing position with a soft 15 degree knee bend locked in place.
- Push your hips straight back toward the wall behind you while keeping the bar grazing your thighs.
- Stop as soon as your hips cannot travel further back (usually mid-shin) to preserve a flat spine.
- Drive your hips forward to stand tall.