TECHNIQUE: Holding a kettlebell in front of you, shoulder engaged, hinge down without rounding your torso (your back should show a straight line). Allow the weights to reach the height of your shin, then stand up by extending your knees and hips coming into a straight standing position. ADVANTAGES: This version of the romanian deadlift is easier than the barbell version, particularly for people with limited thoracic mobility, while still strengthening the core and posterior chain. You can do this move at home, all you need is a few dumbbells! It is a great balance builder FAULTS: The main fault with any deadlift is squatting instead of hinging. By hinging forward at the hips, your knees should not move forward too much to where it turns into a squat. Shins should stay relatively vertical. Be careful to not round your back SCALING: Scale this move down by working on your hinge with a PVC pipe instead, or performing some good mornings to further get the hinge pattern memorized. ONLINE TRAINING: www.sandandsteelfitness.com/online-training EXERCISE DATABASE: www.sandandsteelfitness.com/exercise-database PERSONAL TRAINING www.sandandsteelfitness.com/personal-training

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