HOW TO DO ROMANIAN DEADLIFTS (RDLs): Build Beefy Hamstrings With Perfect Technique

Think I need to video myself for form, I'm feeling this entirely in my spinal erectors. I do have short legs and a very long back and a history of lower back spasm

knees bend only when the bar is going dwn not throughout the whole lift?

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Great explanation and video, thanks!

Should I feel this in my lower back or is that a bad thing?

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As a Romanian I can confirm this is how we lift the dead.

bro is built like a freaking tank.

Thank you so much❤️ I workout at home so I don’t have the equipment to lean on and I desperately needed this exercise to bring up my posterior chain😮‍💨 I have made several attempts to incorporate this exercise into my program, but always ended up with some sort of lower back pain the next day😑 after watching this video, I realized there were several things that I was doing wrong. Thank you so much, this information was truly worth his weight in gold💯💯🔥🔥

but is it a problem if my knees are locked when lowering the weight. my knees dont bend and when i see other people do it they bend a little bit. however i do feel very big stretch

What's the difference between an RDL and a good morning?

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At first I was like "why he pulled up his shirt for that clip?" then I realized it was your belt 😂 and not bare skin.. Good video. Thanks a lot!

This is one of the more complicated lifts in my workout. Im going to be referring to this video before every leg workout

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Question: I AM one of those people with very flexible hamstrings.. so should my bar go lower if I can keep my back straight while doing so? I don't feel any stretch at all when I go down as far as demonstrated. Or just use more weight instead of going down further if it feels too easy?

Thanks for this, great video.

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I have an ape index of about +13, so I can't avoid the bar touching the floor :(

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I cant see any beefy hamstring in you

I can't do these even with straps, the weight is too much. I prefer SLDLs, I prefer to engage my hamstrings by lifting weight from the floor, rather than trying to lower the bar to the right level. I don't have to worry about keeping the bar close to me, and i can feel my hamstrings way more.

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Thank you for this! Exactly what I needed.

I always feel like I could go heavier for my hamstrings, but my (fore)arms always give out, even with straps

I've been on a newbie gym program for 3 months. I had good progress in all exercises except the kick back machine. I hated it, super uncomfortable and during all this time I could not increase the resistance on that machine nor did I notice any effects. I now dumped the machine and exchanged it for the RDL. 2 weeks in I already feel the hams grow, and I'm female.

Very great and very useful video, I also have a question if you can help me, deadlift also helps reduce abdominal fat and increase muscle mass?

This is such a detailed explanation of RDLs. I really appreciate how you break down the technique to avoid injuries.

I used to struggle with my form on Romanian deadlifts, but your tips have really helped me improve. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Great content as always. I love how you prioritize technique over just lifting heavy weights.