fitubaBarbell Romanian deadlift
Hamstrings · barbell. Push your hips back with soft knees and the load close to your legs.
Main muscle: Hamstrings
Also works: glutes · back · forearms
Equipment: barbell
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests.
How to do it
- Push your hips back with soft knees and the load close to your legs.
- Neutral back and shoulders back; the bar grazes your thighs and shins.
- Lower until you feel your hamstrings stretch, around mid-shin, and come up by driving your hips forward.
Common mistakes
- Rounding your back to go lower.
- Bending your knees like a squat.
- Letting the bar drift away from your body.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Dumbbell Romanian deadlift.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 barbell RDL with 45 lb.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the barbell Romanian deadlift work?
Main: hamstrings. Also working: glutes and back and forearms.
How many sets and reps of barbell RDL?
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the total on the bar.
How do I log barbell RDL in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Barbell RDL and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 barbell RDL with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Hamstrings). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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