Barbell Romanian Deadlift: Are you bending your knees deeply like a squat?
Push your hips back as you lean your torso forward. Do not bend your knees deeply and sit down as you would in a squat.
How to fix it
- Stand upright with the bar against the front of your thighs.
- Bend your knees only slightly, and push your hips back as you lean your torso forward.
- Slowly lower the bar along your legs.
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Get GYMKC on the App StoreHow far should you lower the bar?
Sources differ. Some suggest lowering the bar to knee height. Others suggest lowering until you feel a stretch in the backs of your legs. Either way, keep your back straight and push your hips back as you lower the bar.
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Sources
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- NSCA, TSAC Module 3.0-3.3 · Deadlift/Stiff-Leg Deadlift
- Coratella G et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022)
- Lee S et al., Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness (2018)
- ACE, Exercise Library · Romanian Deadlift
- ExRx.net, Romanian Deadlift
- NASM, Exercise Library · Romanian Deadlift Barbell
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.