Romanian Deadlift

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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
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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.



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Tani_C Tani_C

Review: Romanian Deadlift

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10/10

Feb 6, 2010 2:05 AM: I'm a huge fan of the deadlift. Excellent on targeting the hams. :)

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Toosexy Toosexy

Review: Romanian Deadlift

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9/10

Jan 28, 2010 9:05 PM: Simply the best

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Tim_76 Tim_76

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9/10

Jan 27, 2010 1:18 PM: It is although really good for your lower back !

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Dec 23, 2009 4:39 PM: Great hamstring builder lets u completly isolate the muscle while yet it is a compound movement so its better

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