DB/KB Romanian Deadlift
How-To Guide & Brutal Variations

The ultimate hamstring and glute builder. Minimal knee bend, maximum posterior chain stretch.

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DB/KB Romanian Deadlift 3 8–12 Good Mornings Partial ROM 5-sec Eccentric

DB/KB Romanian Deadlift – Primary Instructions

  1. 0) Feet hip-width, DBs/KBs in front of thighs.
  2. 1) Slight knee bend, hinge at hips.
  3. 2) Lower to mid-shin (or hamstring stretch), back flat.
  4. 3) Drive hips forward, squeeze glutes at top.
  5. 4) Feel the stretch — that's the magic.

If too hard right now: Use lighter weight or stop at knee height.

Spartan Mode: 5-second eccentric + pause at bottom stretch.

Pro Tip: Keep the weights close to your legs — scrape if you have to → Hex Dumbbells

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