Romanian deadlift
English
editEtymology
editNamed so in homage to Romanian weightlifter Nicolae Vlad.
Noun
editRomanian deadlift (plural Romanian deadlifts)
- (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”, in 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
editTranslations
editform of deadlift
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