Cable Romanian Deadlift: how to do it and form tips

An RDL using a low cable that provides constant tension through the entire movement, the hamstrings stay loaded even at the top where a barbell goes slack.

Form tips

  1. Face the cable stack, holding the bar at hip level with a slight knee bend.
  2. Hinge at the hips, pushing them back as you lower until you feel a deep hamstring stretch.
  3. Drive hips forward to return, the cable's pull forward increases the stretch at the bottom.
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