Barbell hinge capped with a sharp traps squeeze.
Shrug up toward your ears, not back, and pause at the top.
The Romanian Deadlift to Shrug 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.
The Romanian Deadlift to Shrug primarily works the Hamstrings with Glutes assisting.
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.
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.
