Barbell Romanian deadlift

How to do the Barbell Romanian deadlift: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Glutes, Legs, Back), equipment (Barbell) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Barbell Romanian deadlift: start and finish positions
Barbell Romanian deadlift: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Soft knees, bar in front of the thighs.

  2. 2

    Push the hips back until the torso is near flat.

  3. 3

    Stand by driving the hips forward.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 6–10.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Barbell Romanian deadlift?

The Barbell Romanian deadlift uses: Barbell.

Which muscles does the Barbell Romanian deadlift work?

The Barbell Romanian deadlift works: Glutes, Legs, Back.

How many sets and reps for the Barbell Romanian deadlift?

In Setline sessions the Barbell Romanian deadlift is programmed as 3 sets of 6–10.

Which Setline styles include the Barbell Romanian deadlift?

The Barbell Romanian deadlift appears in: Strength.

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Barbell Romanian deadlift — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline