Exercise library
Hamstrings
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes, Back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Anchor lift
How to do it
Hold the bar at hip height and hinge at the hips, pushing them back while keeping the bar close to your legs. Lower until you feel a hamstring stretch with a flat back, then drive the hips forward to stand.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the hamstrings — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Good MorningBarbellHinge
- Barbell Stiff-Leg DeadliftBarbellHinge
- Seated Good MorningBarbellHinge
- B-Stance Dumbbell Romanian DeadliftDumbbellHinge
- Band Leg CurlBandHinge
- Cable Single-Leg Romanian DeadliftCableHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the hamstrings: