Muscles
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstring
Synonyms
- Romanian dead lift
- Stiff leg deadlift
Equipment needed
- Dumbell
- Kettlebell
- Barbell plate
Description
Standing straight with a kettlebell / dumbell / plate / other weight in one hand, slightly extend the leg on the same side behind you.
Slowly lean forward, extending the weighted hand to be below your shoulder, whilst raising the rear leg behind you. Continue as long as your feet/butt/shoulders can stay in approximately a straight line and the bend in your standing leg stays constant. Don't lock your standing leg, keep a slight bend
Cues
- Knee slightly bent
- Keep form rather than depth or weight