JeffC
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The Romanian Deadlift is a very specific Competition Lift assistance exercise. Some lifters will pull to the Pockets Position or the Dip Position depending on their style. The Stiff Leg Deadlift is a strength/hinge exercise, most resembling a Kettlebell Swing, and Deadlift assistance. I don't know why it is not recommend as a Swing strengthening exercise.
Why does it bother me so much when people call a Stiff Legged Deadlift a Romanian Deadlift?
RDL: Where It Came From, How to Do It
The Romanian Deadlift
Lessons from Romania: Nicu Vlad at the Olympic Training Center
Romanian Deadlift Exercise Demo Video and Info
Stiff Legged Deadlift
Stiff-Legged Deadlift Exercise Demo Video and Info
Both awesome exercises, but very different performance and purpose.
Why does it bother me so much when people call a Stiff Legged Deadlift a Romanian Deadlift?
RDL: Where It Came From, How to Do It
The Romanian Deadlift
Lessons from Romania: Nicu Vlad at the Olympic Training Center
Romanian Deadlift Exercise Demo Video and Info
Stiff Legged Deadlift
Stiff-Legged Deadlift Exercise Demo Video and Info
Both awesome exercises, but very different performance and purpose.