Resistance Band Romanian Deadlift
Technique guide
Set-up
- Stand on the band with your feet hip-width apart, holding the ends at your thighs.
- Keep a soft bend in your knees.
How to do it
- Push your hips back and slide your hands down the front of your legs.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Drive your hips forward to stand back up against the band.
Coaching cues
- Your knees stay almost still while your hips move back.
- Back flat from start to finish.
Common mistakes
- Squatting down instead of hinging.
- Rounding the back to reach lower.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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