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What's up guys and welcome back to 2 Minute Tutorials! This series will cover a broad range of training exercises to help you feel more comfortable in the gym and progress with your training. Each episode will cover one unique exercise by giving an in depth description of the muscle groups it activates, the equipment it requires, how to set it up, and most importantly, how to perform it correctly. With valuable cues, techniques, and assistance along the way, this series will deliver a quick, simple, and effective breakdown easy enough for anyone to understand. Whether you’ve been lifting for years, or if it's your first time stepping into a gym, these videos will have you feeling confident, knowledgeable, and ready to level up your training! So join the ride and let's get to work! Today's episode focuses on the the Romanian deadlift, also known as the stiff leg deadlift, or RDLs.
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CC: This exercise is gonna target all parts of your hamstrings, with some emphasis on your lower back. Now there’s a few different ways to perform this depending on which piece of equipment you use, however in this video, I’m gonna be demonstrating with a barbell. Nonetheless, each variation utilizes the exact same technique, so just use what’s available for you.
Once you’ve done that it’s time to initiate the setup. First approach the barbell with your feet shoulder width apart, pointing your toes slightly outwards, and placing your midfoot directly underneath. Then grip the bar firmly in the palm of your hands just outside your thighs with your thumbs wrapped around. From here, push your knees forward and lift your chest up, to lower your hips and straighten out your back. Then deadlift the weight up keeping your back straight and the bar close to your legs, then fully extend your hips and squeeze your glutes to reach the top.
The starting position should look something like this where your chest is up, your back is tight, and the bar is directly over your midfoot. Additionally, your lats should be nice and tight almost as if you’re squeezing something in between your armpits.
To begin the descent, hinge your hips straight back and slightly bend your knees without pushing them forward. Keep your back straight and your lats tucked in, and lower the bar in a straight line directly over your midfoot. Really feel the tension in your hamstrings, and go as far down as you can without rounding your back. For most people this occurs when the bar reaches your mid shin, but don’t be afraid to go further if you can maintain a neutral spine.
At the bottom, your eyes should be pointed downward, your back should be straight, and your legs should be slightly bent back, with your shins perpendicular to the ground.
From here, begin the ascent by contracting your glutes and extending your hips forward. Drive the bar up in a straight line directly over your midfoot and keep your back straight the entire time. Squeeze your glutes at the top without hyperextending your hips, and get back into the starting position for the next rep.
Some things to avoid are pushing your knees forward, letting your hips fall, and rounding your lower back. To prevent this, make sure to maintain a neutral spine, and control the weight with your hamstrings.
To incorporate this into your routine, I recommend adding it to your leg day, in addition to another isolation exercise for your hamstrings. Choose a moderately heavy weight for 3-4 sets of anywhere from 8-12 reps.
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