Romanian deadlift

English

Noun

Romanian deadlift (plural Romanian deadlifts)

1. (weightlifting) A form of deadlift in which the body is bent at the hips and the knees are not bent.
   • 2010, Adam Garett, "Fried Hams", Reps! 17:23

     Powerful hip extension is essential if you hope to squat heavier, jump higher or run faster, making it essential to train the hams using focused hip-extension exercises (like the romanian deadlift).

Related terms

• deadlift

Translations

form of deadlift

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