ROMANIAN DEADLIFT

This is the Romanian Deadlift - a compound movement used to strengthen the muscles of the posterior chain. This exercise can be done with dumbbells, kettlebells or barbells. The main difference between a Romanian Deadlift (RDL) and a Conventional Deadlift is the hip position throughout the movement, the hips in a Romanian deadlift will be higher relative to that in a conventional deadlift. Remember to keep the spine neutral and core braced to do this movement safely.

Muscles Involved:

• Erector Spinae

• Core

• Hamstrings

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Calves

• Upper Trapezius

Related Conditions:

• Non-Specific Low Back Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Scoliosis

• Anterior Pelvic Tilt

• Lower Cross Syndrome

• Hamstrings Tendinopathy

• Hip Impingement

• Glute Amnesia

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