The barbell Romanian deadlift (or RDL, if you're well-versed in the acronyms of the gym) starts where the standard version of the deadlift ends. Rather than lifting the load off the floor ...

Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings ... but make sure to do it gradually and don’t add more than ...

An exercise like the RDL also has high loading potential ... Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your abs engaged, holding a barbell with both hands. Use lifting straps to ensure ...