Romanian Deadlift With Straps?

In HypertrophyV2, is the intent of the Romanian DL to be strapless?
I’ve never used straps before but I am really having a hard time balancing increasing the weight to a good working load with being able to even hang onto the bar.

So if the intent is to be strapless then my forearms need lots of work!

Thank you.

No, it’s not intended to be a grip exercise. Use your straps.

Okay, thanks Austin.