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Romanian Deadlift

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01Facts

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Romanian Deadlift is an intermediate multi-joint compound hip-hinging exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Legs region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Spinal Erectors and Forearms.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Legs. Stimulus share across muscles:

LegsSHARE100
BackSHARE50
CoreSHARE30

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Romanian Deadlift

Also called rdl, romanian dl

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift is an intermediate multi-joint compound hip-hinging exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Legs region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Spinal Erectors and Forearms.

Also called dumbbell rdl

External load · Home

Kettlebell

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift is an intermediate multi-joint compound hip-hinging exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Legs region. Performed using a kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes, Spinal Erectors and Forearms.

External load · Home

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