Romanian Deadlift
About this move
Romanian Deadlift is a advanced hamstrings exercise performed with a barbell. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.8/5 rating and over 30,661 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Romanian Deadlift work?
The Romanian Deadlift primarily trains the hamstrings, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Romanian Deadlift?
The Romanian Deadlift uses a barbell. You can usually scale the load or swap in a similar tool as needed.
Is the Romanian Deadlift suitable for beginners?
The Romanian Deadlift is rated Advanced. It is an advanced move — master the fundamentals and prioritise technique before adding load.
Why is the Romanian Deadlift in the Top 1000?
With a 4.8/5 rating and 30,661 saves, the Romanian Deadlift ranks among the most trusted and effective hamstrings exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Romanian Deadlift
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