Romanian deadlift
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Description
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Mayer et al(2008) highlighted four ways to exercise and improve lumbar strength; (i) machines, (ii) benches and roman chairs, (iii) free weights (e.g. deadlift), and (iv) floor and stability balls.
Indication
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In addition to the machine-based exercises, a popular barbell exercise, the stiff-legged deadlift (referred to as the ‘Romanian deadlift’) is advocated for strengthening the back extensors. Based on this, many strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers also recommend this exercise to strengthen the lumbar muscles, supported by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA Baechle & Earle, 2008). Indeed, researchers using electromyography (EMG) have found activation of the lumbar muscles from performing variations of the deadlift. A study in 2010 reported lumbar activation (measured on the lumbar multifidus and the lumbar erector spinae) when considering the deadlift; and few studies report lumbar activation (measured on the L3 'paraspinals’) when considering both the sumo and conventional deadlifts.
Since variations of the deadlift have been shown to activate lumbar muscles through EMG, researchers have advocated the use of the Romanian deadlift exercise for strengthening of the back extensors.
Method[edit | edit source]
A comprehensive training session is required to familiarize with the Romanian deadlift and verify the ability of the client to perform it safely. Once appropriate technique is demonstrated the subject performs a maximal lift with approximately 3 min rest in between to allow for adequate recovery (Brown & Weir, 2001). For the Romanian deadlift 1RM lifting straps are used to ensure the weight is maximal and not limited by the grip strength of the subject.
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