Romanian deadlifts, or RDLs, have become a staple in workouts across the world. Even though the exercise itself looks simple to execute, the most common questions that trainers are asked when it comes to RDLs are: “Am I doing this right?” and “Why are they called Romanian deadlifts?”. Read on to find out how the exercise got its name, how to perform RDLs correctly, and common mistakes to avoid when performing the move.