Romanian Deadlift

The Romanian Deadlift primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Hip hinge deadlift variation with slight knee bend emphasizing hamstrings.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHinge
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Femoris (Long Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with feet hip-width apart. Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Push hips back while maintaining flat back, lowering torso toward floor. Drive hips forward to return to upright position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus.

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