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Exercise Guide
How to do landmine romanian deadlift
Master the setup, range of motion, and tempo for safer, more effective reps.
The landmine Romanian deadlift is a variation of the traditional hinge movement that uses a landmine attachment for a guided path. This setup provides more stability and allows for a more natural arc of motion, which can be easier on the lower back. It is an excellent tool for teaching proper hinge mechanics while building strength in the hamstrings and glutes.
Stats
TIER
3
DIFFICULTY
Untrained to Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Landmine, Barbell
TARGET MUSCLES
Hamstrings, Glutes
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Landmine Attachment: Ensure a barbell is securely positioned in a landmine attachment or wedged in a corner.
- Barbell Loading: Load the barbell with the desired weight.
- Stance & Grip: Stand facing the end of the barbell with feet hip-width apart. Hinge at your hips to grab the end of the bar with both hands, using an overhand grip.
The Lift:
- Initiate the Hinge: Keeping your back straight and core engaged, push your hips back and hinge forward from the waist. Allow the bar to travel close to your body in an arc.
- Feel the Stretch: Continue hinging forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Your knees should have a slight bend.
- Drive Upwards: Engage your glutes and hamstrings to drive your hips forward and return to an upright position.
Tips:
- Keep the Bar Close: The barbell should stay close to your body throughout the entire movement.
- Back Position: Maintain a neutral spine with a slight natural arch in your lower back. Avoid rounding your back.
- Hip Hinge: Focus on initiating the movement from your hips, not your lower back.
- Breathing: Inhale as you hinge forward, exhale as you drive your hips back up.
Variations:
- Single-Leg Landmine RDL: Perform the movement with one leg extended behind you for an added balance challenge.
- Staggered Stance Landmine RDL: Place one foot slightly behind the other for a variation that targets the hamstrings and glutes differently.
Common mistakes: Letting the bar travel too far away from the body, rounding the spine, and not hinging deeply enough at the hips.
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