Romanian deadlifts. Possibly my actual favorite!
Romanian deadlifts are fantastic for your whole posterior. They work hamstrings, glutes, back, grip, etc. Think of them as a weighted, moving hinge.
- Stand tall with good posture and a neutral back. This means no arch or bend; just neutral.
- Hold the dumbbells in front of you, touching your thighs. They will trace your legs the whole movement.
- Hinge at the hips, sending your hips behind you.
- Whole feet stay connected to the ground, gripping with your toes.
- Knees bend to allow hips to move back.
- At the end of the movement (before your back rounds), squeeze your glutes to push your hips forward.
- Stand back up, and repeat for 10 reps.
These are pretty nuanced, and often take lots of practice. Let me know if it’s not clicking for you or if you need more help.
Enjoy!
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