Romanian Deadlift Vs. Deadlift - Their Main Difference

[@MacJonesBelly]

I don't really get it but you sound knowledgeable.

[@russellsmith3809]

Pmsl

[@stoiccrane4259]

The range of motion is the key difference. Standard deadlifts stop at the floor while Romanian deadlifts don't touch the ground. Emphasizing hamstring development.

[@hmoney123]

Lol same

[@leprechaunne]

For me, it's just feeling it in the hamstrings that helps me feel it the most. It's hard to say "focus on the angle of your hips" but when you just grab the bar and play with it, you can find the way to focus more on your posterior muscles

[@MissMcD]

Ive watched multiple vodeos on this subject and this is the only one where i actually feel like i finally understand the difference. 🙌🏽

[@deepbisht9654]

Loved the no bullshit approach..short and to the point

[@tarzanautowala6506]

Deep Bisht are you talking about athlean x

[@echoactual1776]

The romanian deadlift range of motion is not intrinsically shorter. It's only shorter because most people will not be able to touch the floor in that position due to a compromised posterior chain. By all means, if you can lower the barbell to the floor while maintaining a neutral spine, you should!

[@zacharysherry2910]

Or you could just add more weight since it's a simpler motion with emphasis on the hip hinge. Either way there's an advantage to add more load for sure.

[@Db85736]

You answered my question should I be tapping or hovering right above the floor and I love how it triggers my glutes so I’m gonna continue to do so!

[@lestermitchell4368]

I was thinking this too

[@giovannifiorrosso6053]

Rdl fixed my lower back pain

[@afrizalzamaludin6993]

Thank's 4 the information

[@tarzanautowala6506]

Mine too

[@MariusMRN11]

no problem bro, the best country :)

[@Peugot905]

Agree, literally strengthened mine too, never felt better.

[@geraldmadaje5808]

Same man!

[@igorcossack8117]

Proper RDL engages Gluteus Maximus significantly more than Hamstrings. It's the go-to movement for training woman in their butt development. (Aside from that, the video is great)

[@adeola1919]

I'm doing it right then i think. i'm a beginner and i have to squeeze my glutes to get back up. i dont rlly use or feel anything in my hamstrings except for a stretch

[@kahlohendrix5097]

@@adeola1919 make sure you’re pushing off your heels all the way up to your hips, try not to use your toes to push off.

[@DSweashox]

@@kahlohendrix5097 not him but ill try it thanks

[@Califraska]

@@kahlohendrix5097 Excellent point. I’d forgotten about that. “Drive through the heels!” was one of my primary corrective prompts when I frequently used back when I was coaching clients on their RDLs. It was one of the tweaks that really made a difference in their form, thereby maximizing their benefits (hypertrophy of their glutes and hams) from their inclusion and proper performance of this exercise. Thank you for mentioning this!

[@omiluv7813]

This was so informative! I realized that I’ve been doing a hybrid of the 2 movements and calling it a DL, so the visual demo and key points were so helpful. Being seasoned in the gym doesn’t mean we always get it right, so I was happy to learn!

[@Barbend]

super glad the vid was helpful for you. Stay strong out there 💪

[@atg214]

I never comment on youtube but loved your no BS approach so I just had to. Straight, short, to the point, and good knowledge. Looking forward to seeing more from you!

[@DrivenToConquer]

This channel deserves more views - seems most people are content with having a shirtless guy yelling at them for 10 minutes.

[@Barbend]

Appreciate that! - Jake

[@bien.mp4]

did you just shade athlean x?

[@Barbend]

@@bien.mp4 Haha, I think that was a general statement. Anyways, I'm now getting shirtless and whispering from every video from here on out! - Jake

[@boseifrit5480]

Yes

[@DrivenToConquer]

@@Barbend Correct!

[@methuselahhoneysuckass]

turns out I was doing rdls all this time without even knowing

[@cimarronMC]

I like Romanian, feels a lot less dangerous on my back

[@yuka6536]

Same here

[@Jeff_Guapo]

Same movement but you just bend your knees to return the weight to the ground

[@kevinbunn7915]

@@Jeff_Guapo you're kind of contradicting yourself. For some people it's a lot easier on their back to lift something, anything, from several inches off the ground compared to on the ground. Add in a heavy load and it can really feel different.

[@Jeff_Guapo]

@@kevinbunn7915 I’m referring to the conventional deadlift. Yeah sure it’s easy to left weight using your back when it’s light. If you don’t load your hamstrings, glutes and lats during both the RDL and Deadlift you’re Forsure not do the exercise correctly and will injure yourself. Now the difference between the RDL and Conventional deadlift is the range of motion and the weight you use for the RDL will be lighter than a convention deadlift so in a sense that will deload the back but you want legs to the work in the lift not back as your spine is supposed to be neutral at all times.

[@lordboros2959]

Deadlift push the floor away Rdl push ur hips forward

[@MrInzombia]

Romanian deadlifts is harder. You wont be able to do as much weight. But it is suprisingly safer.

[@julietlaney2776]

..... I think this is the best exercise video I’ve ever watched, and I’ve watched a lot lol. Thank you!!

[@Barbend]

Thank you, Juliet! - Jake

[@zakschnack4331]

You ever watch someone deadlift so easily it pisses you off? I can RDL no problem but for some reason, I can't stop myself from rounding my lower back on conventional.

[@FacePullTiToX]

HI Zak! Question #1 Are you dowing Conventional DLs with running shoes? Some people find it difficult to produce force against the floor? This is absolutely key at the start Question #2. Do you have an office job? Many folks suffer from gluteal amnesia and are unable to create tension with their butt during the deadlif tor both the hips and the knees to extend siimultaneously. Question #3. Do you get some bruises on your shins from doing conventional? You should (and then wear something to avoid it of course) Many let the barbell travel forward although it should be in contact with your body at all times (thus the bloody shins). I hope this helps. Keep it up, man

[@nghtrydrmusic]

underrated channel. no bullshit, no bro science, just straight facts.

[@heleneANDelise]

This was the most informative fitness video I’ve ever watched. Holy smokes was that ever helpful. Thanks man!! Headed to the gym now.

[@JustMeAndcookie]

You covered everything in such a short video. Literally answered all questions that came up as you spoke. Love it!!! Good job man.

[@joejones8454]

Straight to the point 🙏🏽

[@meeks2702]

I don't think beginners should do conventional deadlifts at all for at least 6 months until they learn how to hinge properly. Most sedentary people don't even know what it's like to feel their hamstrings and glutes so they should learn the RDL first. That being said, I think the RDL is far superior to the conventional deadlift for general strength. It builds more muscle (it's objectively hard to do a lot of volume on the conventional DL since it's more of a strength exercise), is less taxing on the CNS, has a much lower risk of injury due to a use of lighter weights. If you do bent-over rows or pendlay rows in combination with the RDL you're not missing anything and significantly reducing the risk of snapping your back.

[@Barbend]

Thank you for sharing your opinions, man! This is some sound logic and I like that you backed your rationale with explanations. - Jake

[@GhostRobosApprentice]

I've been lifting for just over a year and was doing Romanian deadlifts because as you said I was sedentary and had the flexibility of a brick. I was also doing the row combination you mentioned with this movement. The one thing you miss tho is that drive off the floor I've recently swapped to conventional and the strength has transferred to my sqaut far better due to the initial floor drive and greater range of motion in comparison to RDL's.

[@georgemauropoulos2461]

I'm here for the safety reasons mentioned..so long story short I was deadlifting and after my workout I had low back pain and leg numbness maybe I had bad form so in thinking to start rdls cause they seem safer for low back what's your opionion ?

[@davidharcot220]

@@georgemauropoulos2461a year now no answer yet

[@johnnycashm0ney307]

Fitness channels need to be more like this-- straight to the point, no filler, and informative.

[@marting9568]

Front squats + rdl best combo

[@sarahkline9654]

This makes so much sense, thank you! I'm now sold on the RDL :)

[@balboa0621]

I'll say it: for the non-competitive athlete who works out for fitness and aesthetics, the deadlift is an ego lift. You are introducing the risk of injury just so you can load a bunch of plates on the bar and brag to your friends. Sorry, Romanian deadlift, with it's focus on controlling the weight and performing clean reps vs high weight/low reps of the deadlift, as well as the hamstring benefits from the Romanian variety make it by far the better and safer option for nearly everyone watching this.

[@imeldomarcos4126]

Basically romanian focus on the back only. Can be easily forced by putting stands on the ground to force a minimum height. Standard hits the legs too. There is a slight half squatting mechanism involved.

[@davidharcot220]

i agree well said thumps up

[@aurangzebagency]

Pure knowledge delivered, without any useless background music or editing. Keep up bro. Thumbs up

[@ADR507]

Exactly the info I was looking for, well explained too. Thanks!

[@AhrensMind]

That was one of the best no nonsense and concise exercise videos I have seen. I'm sold on BarBend just off of that. Good job man!

[@kellyfennessey404]

Thank you! Informative and to the point. I’m teaching myself, so these videos help

[@MrPersistent16]

Loved this video! Really explains the key differences in a calm and concise manner! You just won a new subscriber!! 😁

[@Barbend]

Thank you so much! - Jake

[@chriserban]

Just because the exercise allows you to load more weight that doesn't mean it lets you focus more on strength. It's about the effort level and amount of time spent with muscles under tension, if you focus on loading the weight so that you spend the same amount of time under tension/reps, it doesn't make a difference.

[@g.3521]

Love RDLs, especially when there's a hex bar available. Hits those hamstrings which is the part I want to focus on most and isn't as loud as clunking around a deadlift in the gym.

[@YouGotPunk3d]

If you want to get your hams BIG AND STRONG you gotta do the Romanian i do them twice a week make sure you use proper form btw no lower back pain non of that only my hams on fire specially the next morning!

[@UmeshBx]

So an RDL is essentially similar if not the same to a stiff legged deadlift, right?

[@incrediesta]

For RDLs you're allowed to bend your knees slightly and only need to go past your knees. For Stiff legged deadlifts your legs should be straight the whole time and you should go right down and stop an inch before it touching the floor. RDLs much better and naturally beneficial imo.

[@anandur8703]

Can you schedule it for me When to do it and how often I do cardio for one day and abs for one day then 4 other body parts in the remaining days So after what workout will it be cool to do

[@drs7416]

:)) funny thing is we don't do romanian deadlift in Romania!

[@ada-boy]

They just call it a deadlift?

[@drs7416]

@@ada-boy is not about name it is about doing it. In 10 years I didn't seen anyone doing a romanian deadlift.

[@ada-boy]

@@drs7416 haha 😄! I'm just making fun of how language works. Would you believe I actually looked up Romania 🇷🇴 when I first learned about the "Romanian deadlift"?

[@TheRuAsPa]

Talk for your self. Eu fac doar romanian dead lift 🙂

[@drs7416]

@@TheRuAsPa esti primul pe care-l aud ca face varianta asta! :)

[@Roel93]

What I usually do is I do my warm up sets with RDLs because you can lift 20% more with the DLs. That way I can focus on strength without neglecting my hamstrings. I had a minor injury a few months ago and I think it's because I thought that DLs alone were enough to train hamstrings. Guess they need some extra work.

[@Roel93]

@Frank Burjan 10 by 10? 😯 You must be an absolute beast. My entire full body workouts consist of 13-16 sets 😋

[@trinihammer]

dorian yates regards the Romanian deadlift as primarily a back exercise.

[@letsgo_inc]

I primarily do deadlifts because I actually seriously enjoy that movement. However, when my friend asked me to help her start lifting, I programmed the RDL to teach how to hinge properly as well as keep the loads low. Her low back is taxed enough as it is by our back squatting.

[@Califraska]

OUTSTANDING. This is the best articulation of the difference between RDLs and DLs that I’ve ever seen. Impressive and comprehensive training. Where are you located and do you have a regular website apart from KZbin?

[@DimitrisAxarlis]

Nice video man! Up to the point and as long as it should be!

[@guitar19821]

Awesome video! Was hoping you'd give some technique tips as well. These movements tend to aggravate my lower back

[@Barbend]

Hey, thank you! I'm linking two relevant videos below. RDL Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLTZnxvgMyXjqs&t Deadlift Setup: youtu.be/ Hope these help! - Jake

[@guitar19821]

@@Barbend Thanks Jake!

[@PassRush49]

Those bother my lower back, too, to I usually do them with either the Trap Bar or dumbbells.

[@STBRetired1]

I was wondering if the Romanian Deadlift could be performed as effectively with a Hex bar as with a straight bar? The straight bar has the hands in front of the body while the Hex bar has the hands by the sides. But the hip hinge should be the same. If using the same weight, would the straight bar have a mechanical advantage for muscle stimulation because of leverage (hands in front of the body)? Or, should I stop over-thinking this and just pick up the weight and start bending over no matter which bar I use? Either one probably provides sufficient stimulation for muscle growth and strength increases.

[@jws2886]

It sure can! I have a shoulder issue that makes it easier for me to use the Hex bar when doing RDL than a normal bar!.

[@marcduyck3911]

You add some strong points: the specificity to sport and need is important. Tight hamstrings could benefit with the eccentric component I would argue Romanian dead lift. Well done.

[@azyyatimohamadazzahari7131]

i am a true beginner. this video helps me to decide how to do it. thx

[@MonicaSancio]

Thank You 🤩 I prefer the traditional deadlift, because it works a complete range of motion! Especially to build muscle 💪🏼🥑⚡️

[@phillynurse9492]

Thank you so much for your informative video however inquiring (ladies) minds want to know what muscle group are you targeting besides the hamstring in the deadlift. I find that this information is often left out in squat and deadlift videos and the focus is primarily on technique and strength. Both are equally important but when you’re training for aesthetics and maintenance it helps to have that information.

[@Dispensationalism]

Your whole Posterior Chain But If you do the RDL you get to grow and develpp your hamstrings nicely and also your Glutes. And your spinal erectors are very well to grow because so hence your lower back getting stronger. So that is the Main Advantage of those Deadlift.

[@davidscadlock5569]

Thank You - Great info & presentation!!!

[@powrlftr1974]

Great vid! Straight and to the point! Not a bunch of needless, self-promoting BS! Good job, bro!

[@des1458]

great that he dosen't spend 20 mins explaning a simple movement like these other fitness gurus on youtube

[@kakhak]

Fundamentally different?Lol, what a joke.

[@angelanave148]

I love the RDL at lighter weight/more reps for building the muscle endurance I need to do heavier conventional DLs. RDLs keep stress on the body b/c you never lower the barbell all the way back to the floor. Like you said: it's all about the intent!

[@sf2explus184]

For me if you have not mastered RDL, Hyperextension machine, there is no way you should be doing deadlift. it's like you have not learnt to crawl but u want to walk.

[@gravenewworld82]

There's no better exercise for hammering hammies than RDLs. RDLs of you want to target hamstrings. Regular deadlift if you want to workout for brute strength.

[@benjisea]

Great informative video. The visual effects were great too. Thanks!

[@guihermeborracha7412]

With both meniscus ruptured, one without surgery, I can romanian but not the standard, because of the pain and weakness, specially in my left knee.

[@none7613]

I have no clue what he is talking about. He could have explained it all in simpler terms. Waste of my time, I still don’t know the difference between the two.

[@leonwong95]

I know it’s an old video.. but when I do normal deadlift, I tend to control my eccentric too and my hips back more until I feel it and I will slowly drop the bar on the floor. Rest and do the second rep.. is this bad?

[@skateata1]

So the Romanian one doesn't focus on the knees hinging, only the hips.

[@josechamu240]

Wow. Great vid. No fluff at all!! Straight to the point.

[@사라-t9g]

I was today years old when I realized RDL stands for romanian deadlift. All this time I’m like tf is rdl isn’t it deadlifts? 😂

[@gelderlander_mma]

I only do Romanian deadlifts because they make less noise in the gym as you don’t have to bang the weight against the floor every time 😃

[@Creees]

Arent you meant yo slam the weights as hard and loudly as you can and make loud grunts I wish people deadlifted like this guy

[@gungnir3926]

romanians are great for my two split: push/pull program. I do front squats one day and hamstring focus roms the next. as mains along with tier 2 etc. Instead of going classic back squat day 1 and deadlift day 2, which are both far more allround and overlapping in their focus. If i were going full body 1-3 days i would more likely choose the broader hitting versions for maximum stimuli on fewer days with lots of time for restitution. And of course, especially on higher levels, i would switch between the variations of one aspect started to lack behind considerably, hamstrings, concentric deadlift part for example.

[@TomiAdewoleAdetom]

Excellent. Think I'll do Pendlay lifts and landmine back pulls tomorrow and save these absolute leg-killers (Romanian/Rumanian and conventional deadlifts) for Thursday. Then, I'll have an excuse to sleep in Friday lol

[@haileyheadrick6437]

omgggg so basically I've never even done a real deadlift, I been doing two different kinds of RDLs. Ugh but THANK YOU

[@danielbartolini115]

I wonder which one is better for strengthening your lower back (erector spinae)? Maybe the romanian because that eccentric movement requires your lower back to stabilize you?

[@iangraham-white5717]

Those were some of the worst romanian deadlifts I have ever seen, typical dorian deadlifts

[@sf2explus184]

I only do RDL as i get a better glute and ham pump. also you don't have to go as heavy so less strain on the lower back. having said that some people have the body for deadlifts, where they have shorter legs and longer arms so they are grabbing the bar wher their body is a bit higher than the average person making it easier on their lower back.

[@jaAnne1123]

Thankyou, I just figured that the gym told me to do a Romanian instead of a Deadlift as I aksed them to teach me. So this was very helpfull! Thanks

[@andrewduffield3230]

Try using simple language next time Communication overly esoteric

[@gabriellea.3732]

I’ve watched this video twice. Second time cause I watched another video that totally confused me again. So thank you. Lol I’m corrected.

[@hafidzmohmar5620]

Hi, is RDL train lower back too or justr hamstring focus?

[@bobbobby475]

I've been mixing these ups mid work out by accident

[@omcorc]

Standard DL emphasizes more explosive power, while Romanian DL emphasizes time under tension.

[@WittowBudduh]

So, if I wanted to work more on glutes and hamstrings, then I would probably want to focus more on the Romanian Deadlift?

[@panth3r26]

Very informative for a newbie. Bench strength is going up but I need to work on everything else. Thanks.

[@lsporter88]

Excellent analysis and explanation.

[@PeterCleghorn]

Great explanation, thanks

[@laurencenarbaitz6228]

Very clear and concise comparison. I really liked how you not only presented how the movements are different but also when a person might want to use one versus the other. Thank you.

[@wagnerv1477]

What about on a smith machine where going all the way down is not possible

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What would be the best for strengthening the lower back?

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[@MrAnperm]

You are a good presenter, man. Thanks for the video.

[@mohamedalaa4043]

Question. Can't I just focus on the eccentric while doing the conventional deadlift ? and get the best of both worlds?

[@futbol1972]

Have 2 buldgung disk on lower back. Do u think rd are safer than conventional deadlift for my back? By the way I don't lift heavy

[@99cya]

im a beginner and i started doing squats and romanian deadlift. imo they complement each other perfectly.

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[@BackBackForwardLightning]

This video was a lot easier to follow on 0.75x playback speed.

[@sirmarchthe1st]

So basically, with the standard DL, the weight drops and touches the floor while with the Romanian DL, the weight doesn’t not touch the ground.

[@gravenewworld82]

Yes, but like he said, with RDLs you focus on eccentric (dropping the weight slow) until you can feel your hamstrings getting stretched. You will 1000% notice a difference between RDLs and regular deadlifts the next day. Think about sticking your butt out to close a car door during an RDL. Then when contract (i.e. go up), you really want to focus on thrusting your hips out and squeezing your butt. It will really work out your hamstrings a lot more than regular deadlifts when done right.

[@AnnabellaFitness]

I really love this account :) thank you so much!

[@keysersoze5920]

Excellent presentation.

[@Theoddable1]

It's strange to see My fit friend with short hair lol.

[@russianbear26]

Someone in the video skipped leg day more than once 😊

[@thecastle09]

is this better for older no lifter? ie thr rdl. just to build some strength and muscle, not interested in full dl if possible.ty.

[@MrGarlic97]

I want to focus on my lower back. which version should I choose?