Bodybuilding.com Information Motivation Supplementation
in:
Login or Create an account to set your gender preference.

Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings
Other Muscles: Calves, Glutes, Lower Back
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Pull
Your Rating: 


8.7

Out of 10

Excellent

Exercise Rating Read Romanian Deadlift Reviews
Bookmark and Share


Romanian Deadlift Images

Romanian Deadlift
Click to enlarge
Romanian Deadlift
Click to enlarge




Romanian Deadlift Guide

Main Muscle: Hamstrings

  1. Put a barbell in front of you on the ground and grab it using a pronated (palms facing down) grip that a little wider than shoulder width. Tip: Depending on the weight used, you may need wrist wraps to perform the exercise and also a raised platform in order to allow for better range of motion.
  2. Bend the knees slightly and keep the shins vertical, hips back and back straight. This will be your starting position.
  3. Keeping your back and arms completely straight at all times, use your hips to lift the bar as you exhale. Tip: The movement should not be fast but steady and under control.
  4. Once you are standing completely straight up, lower the bar by pushing the hips back, only slightly bending the knees, unlike when squatting. Tip: Take a deep breath at the start of the movement and keep your chest up. Hold your breath as you lower and exhale as you complete the movement.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Caution: This is not an exercise that is recommended for people with lower back problems. Also, it needs to be treated with the utmost respect paying special attention not to round the back forward too much as you move the torso. Finally, jerking motions or doing too much weight can injure your back.

Variation: The exercise can also be performed with dumbbells in each hand.



Alternative Exercises For Romanian Deadlift

8.9

Out of 10

7.2

Out of 10

5.9

Out of 10

Tips and Reviews - Login to rate

 





 
  • Reviews & Tips
  • Reviews
  • Tips

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
N/A

Jan 11, 2012 9:09 PM: This give me the most bang for my buck. Always feel the hamstring and glutes working hard. Has helped me build



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this tip helpful

Tip: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 21, 2011 12:23 PM: try changing between barbell, dumbbell, EZ Bar and Kettle bell to add a little more variations to hand positions.



comment
Please login to rate this tip.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 14, 2011 4:24 AM: Hands downs, the best back, glute and hamstring workout out there. it actually helped me burn fat on the back of my mid section and helped me passed my height and weight in the Army.



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Aug 2, 2011 8:07 PM: I love this exercise it's definitely one of my favorite for lower body.



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
N/A

Jun 2, 2011 8:13 AM: IMO this is the best and only hamstring exercise that engages all heads. This is a exercise that can be engaged by other muscles however, so proper technique is key! Love this exercise!!!



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
N/A

May 30, 2011 6:41 PM: by far the best



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
N/A

May 30, 2011 6:40 PM: by far the best ham exercise



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Apr 28, 2011 11:18 AM: Performed properly, this is the single best workout for your hamstrings, followed by "good morning's".



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this review helpful

Review: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
10/10

Apr 20, 2011 7:13 AM: great way to hit the hamstrings. stretches them out too



comment
Please login to rate this review.

of people found this tip helpful

Tip: Romanian Deadlift

Exercise Rating
5/10

Jan 17, 2011 7:01 AM: My gym doesn't allow deadlifts, due to people injuring themselves.
Can I use the same basic motion with dumbbells, and get equivalent results?



comment
Please login to rate this tip.

Give Us Feedback:
Report A Problem
Site Feedback
Follow Us:
Twitter
Facebook
RSS Feeds
Bodybuilding.com Newsletter

Receive exciting features,
news & special offers from Bodybuilding.com