Weighted Sandbag Romanian Deadlift
The Romanian deadlift with a sandbag held by its handles; the shifting filling makes the grip and the flat back work to keep it still.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, the bag held by its side handles against the thighs, knees soft.
Steps
- Hinge back, keeping the bag brushing the legs.
- Stop below the knees, where the stretch peaks.
- Squeeze the glutes and bring the hips through to stand.
Common mistakes
Bag swinging away from the legs: keep it brushing the thighs. Rounding as the filling shifts: slow the hinge and brace harder. Bending the knees more at the bottom: the same soft angle all the way.
Breathing
Inhale as the hips go back, exhale driving up.
