What's the difference between Stiff-Legged Deadlift and Romanian Deadlift?

A_N_91 · 02-18-2006, 11:53 PM

I don't understand the difference between them. I know that SLDL has a larger ROM but what else is different?

ZackMurphy · 02-19-2006, 01:06 AM

An RDL allows a little knee flexion. It's not required, but it's not something you'd avoid.

That is, if you do an RDL and you bend your knees a little, nobody will say anything about it. Whereas in the SLDL, your knees should maintain whatever angle you start with. You know?

A_N_91 · 02-19-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZackMurphy

An RDL allows a little knee flexion. It's not required, but it's not something you'd avoid.

That is, if you do an RDL and you bend your knees a little, nobody will say anything about it. Whereas in the SLDL, your knees should maintain whatever angle you start with. You know?

Dam, I don't really understand...Can you post some vids? I can't even find vids on google, only pics, but they don't explain enough.

ZackMurphy · 02-19-2006, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

Dam, I don't really understand...Can you post some vids? I can't even find vids on google, only pics, but they don't explain enough.

I'm sure there are some videos somewhere, but I can just explain it more if that would help.

When your knees bend, that's knee "flexion". Flexion is the opposite of extension, and leg extensions straighten the leg, so leg flexion, UN-straightens the leg.

So when I say that a RDL is a SLDL but with some knee flexion, it just means, an RDL allows you to bend your legs a little. That's it.

If I'm going to do a SLDL by the book, my legs don't flex at the knees. They're not hyperextended, but they don't bend any extra.

If I'm going to do an RDL, I still keep my legs pretty straight, but I allow some bend as I flex at the hips.

**bubba g** · 02-19-2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

Dam, I don't really understand...Can you post some vids? I can't even find vids on google, only pics, but they don't explain enough.

Romanian http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/vide...andeadlift.mpg

SLDL http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/vide...lldeadlift.mpg

A_N_91 · 02-19-2006, 03:52 AM

Ok, thanks guys. I watched the vids then read what you meant and I understand it now.

yeppo · 02-19-2006, 07:52 AM

those romanian deadlifts look like my normal deads? am i doing something wrong

**NYCmitch25** · 02-19-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by yeppo

those romanian deadlifts look like my normal deads? am i doing something wrong

:boink1:

A_N_91 · 02-19-2006, 06:07 PM

K, in the SLDL vid, he bends the knees a bit and that's what I do, but for the RDL, isn't that too much bending?

**NYCmitch25** · 02-19-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

K, in the SLDL vid, he bends the knees a bit and that's what I do, but for the RDL, isn't that too much bending?

http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/strength/...n_deadlift.htm

A_N_91 · 02-19-2006, 06:59 PM

RDL you just don't bend as much?

**bigDman** · 02-19-2006, 06:59 PM

heres a good article to answer your question

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=250heavy2

BiGgYmRaT · 09-30-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yeppo

those romanian deadlifts look like my normal deads? am i doing something wrong

yeah you're lifting with your lower back instead of driving with your legs. I'm guilty of the same thing!

**DJSTARER** · 10-16-2006, 02:33 AM

pulling is to each his/her own. Naturally, most lifters do the style most comfortable for them. Somtimes it is conventional, sometimes stiff, romanian, or even sumo.

**romanaz** · 10-16-2006, 07:23 PM

yeah, but they do a little bit different, like example :

I do deadlifts for back, but SLDL for hammies.

Sumo is much fun to

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02-19-2006, 01:06 AM	#2
ZackMurphy IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 547 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	An RDL allows a little knee flexion. It's not required, but it's not something you'd avoid. That is, if you do an RDL and you bend your knees a little, nobody will say anything about it. Whereas in the SLDL, your knees should maintain whatever angle you start with. You know?

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A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Ok, thanks guys. I watched the vids then read what you meant and I understand it now.

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02-19-2006, 06:07 PM	#9
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	K, in the SLDL vid, he bends the knees a bit and that's what I do, but for the RDL, isn't that too much bending?