Barbell Banded Romanian Deadlift
The Romanian deadlift with bands running from the bar to the floor; they stretch as you stand, so the top of the hinge is the hardest part.
How to do it
Setup
Bar at the thighs, a band looped from each end down to a low anchor; grip shoulder-width, knees soft.
Steps
- Hinge back until the hamstrings pull, bar close to the legs.
- Drive the hips through against the bands' rising pull.
- Lock out tall, then resist the bands on the way down.
Common mistakes
Bands pulling the bar forward: anchor them straight under the bar. Letting the bands snap you down: lower on your own count. Leaning back to finish against the bands: stand tall, glutes squeezed.
Breathing
Inhale as the hips go back, exhale driving up.
