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Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift

A clean hinge with a ball for easy posterior-chain work.

Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a medicine ball at your thighs, feet hip-width, soft knees.
  2. Push your hips back and lower the ball down your legs.
  3. Stop when you feel a hamstring stretch, back flat.
  4. Drive your hips forward to stand tall.

The one cue that matters

The motion is hips back, not knees bending, keep the ball close to your legs.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift is a Hamstrings-first movement, with Glutes working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your hamstrings volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift work?

The Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift primarily works the Hamstrings with Glutes assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Romanian Deadlift?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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