Landmine Romanian Deadlift: How-to, Tips & More

The Landmine Romanian Deadlift is a beginner compound exercise for your hamstrings. You do it with barbell and landmine attachment. It is a good fit when your goal is both strength and muscle growth.

Besides the hamstrings, it also works your glutes and lower back, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.

Muscles worked

Hamstrings muscle

Hamstrings

Primary

Glutes muscle

Glutes

Secondary

Lower back muscle

Lower back

Secondary

How to do the Landmine Romanian Deadlift

  1. Stand facing the end of a landmine bar and hold it with both hands.
  2. Soften your knees and hinge at the hips.
  3. Lower the bar until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
  4. Drive your hips forward to stand tall.

Landmine Romanian Deadlift tips

  • The arc of the bar keeps it close, which is easy on the back.

Sets and reps

Most lifters do well with 6 to 12 reps per set, and 6 to 12 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.

Equipment

Barbell, Landmine attachment

Type

Compound

Landmine Romanian Deadlift alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Landmine Romanian Deadlift work?

The Landmine Romanian Deadlift mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your glutes and lower back.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A good starting point is 6 to 12 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 6 to 12 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.

Is the Landmine Romanian Deadlift good for beginners?

Yes. The Landmine Romanian Deadlift is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.

What equipment do I need for the Landmine Romanian Deadlift?

You need barbell and landmine attachment.

Landmine Romanian Deadlift demonstration

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