Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift (female)

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart with the barbell on the floor in front of you
  • 2Bend at your hips and knees, and grasp the barbell with an overhand grip
  • 3Keeping your back straight, stand up with the barbell
  • 4Lower the barbell back to the floor, pushing your hips back and keeping your chest up
  • 5Repeat the exercise for the desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your back in a neutral position throughout the exercise
  • Make sure you're using your legs and hips to lift, not just your back
  • Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top
  • Control the descent of the barbell

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs