Romanian deadlift – how to do it right
Knees slightly bent, hips back, back straight.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Soft knees and push your hips back.
- Back straight and weights close to your legs.
- Lower until you feel the back of your thighs.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds. With dumbbells or without weight; BLOX remembers your weight.
If something niggles
Back acting up? Then do Glute bridge instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Full body medium, Full body hard, Strength compact. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
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