Why it rocks: A Romanian deadlift is a bilateral hip-dominant exercise and one of Weissman’s top moves for glute gains. “This is one of the big lifts that you can load up, which is an important variable when growing the glutes.” How to: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees...
To do that, I’d recommend first starting off with the toughest movement by picking a hip extension dominant exercise to favor the “lower glutes”. This exercise will also be the most important one for growth, so it’s a good idea to do it while you’re fresh. But after that, I’d...
Step 5– Once your glute has fully contracted, slowly lower back to the starting position. Perform for repetitions. Coach’s Tip: Start your sets with your non-dominant side, which is often your weaker side. This way, you’re setting a movement standard that you can accomplish evenly. ...