Weight Training
Dowel-Guided Romanian Deadlift
Hinge to your true hamstring range
9 min
4 sets of 8
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward hinge to your true hamstring range.
Instructions
- 1Hold a light bar or dumbbells with a soft knee, not a bent knee.
- 2Push the hips straight back, keeping the load brushing the thighs.
- 3Stop the moment the low back wants to round — that is your range.
- 4Squeeze the glutes to stand tall without leaning back at the top.
What to focus on
Hips travelling back and a spine that never changes shape.
Recommended reps
4 sets of 8
Common mistake
Squatting the hinge or chasing the floor with the weight.