Romanian deadlift
Stiff-legged hip hinge
A Romanian deadlift is a weightlifting exercise that targets the hamstrings and lower back.
Unlike a conventional deadlift, which starts from the floor, the Romanian deadlift begins from a standing position—you lower the barbell while keeping your legs relatively straight, then return to standing.
The movement emphasizes the eccentric (lowering) phase: I do Romanian deadlifts twice a week for posterior chain development.
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- platesFlat eating dishes
- beltStrap securing trousers
Shape or document
- barbellWeighted exercise apparatus
- gripSecure manual hold
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
eccentric · lowering · stretch · contraction · bracing · alignment · positioning · tempo
Rear thigh muscles
Exercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- splitSeparation into parts
- programmingWriting software instructions
volume · intensity · periodization · warm-up · activation
Ability to adapt easily
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
barbell
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellsHandheld lifting weights
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- platesFlat eating dishes
form
Shape or document
lockout · eccentric · lowering · stretch · contraction · bracing · alignment · positioning · tempo · control
hamstrings
Rear thigh muscles
reps
Exercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- splitSeparation into parts
programming · volume · intensity · periodization · warm-up · activation
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- exercisespush-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, cable row
- weightliftingbarbell, dumbbell, clean, jerk, rep
- stretchesback extension, cat stretch, cat-cow, cat cow, child's pose
Romanian deadliftfront squat
Squat with anterior load
squat · back squat · leg extension · leg press · box squat
Romanian deadliftoverhead press
Standing shoulder exercise
bench press · military press · leg press · squat · incline press
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