Russian Deadlift
Learn | Athletic Movement with Dom Termansen
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1m 35s
The Russian Deadlift (RDL) focuses on balance. Start with feet shoulder width apart. Come up into runner’s stance right knee and left arm and then slowly kick your leg behind you. Continue to bend into the leg until you feel stretch in the hamstring. Keep your arms engaged but relaxed. Move slow and steady through the RDL, keeping your limbs controlled.
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