How to Do Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift is a hamstrings exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift

  1. 01Set the feet wider than shoulder-width with toes pointed outward and grip the barbell inside the knees.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips and push the glutes backward while keeping the shins vertical and the spine neutral.
  3. 03Lower the barbell to mid-shin level or until a maximum stretch is felt in the adductors.
  4. 04Drive the hips forward to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the barbell in constant contact with the shins to prevent the load from pulling the lumbar spine into flexion.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift questions

What muscles does Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift work?

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift correctly?

Set the feet wider than shoulder-width with toes pointed outward and grip the barbell inside the knees. Hinge at the hips and push the glutes backward while keeping the shins vertical and the spine neutral. Lower the barbell to mid-shin level or until a maximum stretch is felt in the adductors. Drive the hips forward to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift?

Keep the barbell in constant contact with the shins to prevent the load from pulling the lumbar spine into flexion.

Is Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift?

Barbell Sumo Romanian Deadlift uses barbell.

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