Romanian Deadlift Vs Stiff Leg Deadlift- What's The Difference?

Deciding which deadlift to do comes down to personal preference and how flexible you are. Also, most people don't feel comfortable with stiff legs for fear of a knee injury. Well, I can assure you if done properly each exercise is completely safe and targets both the glutes, hamstrings, and spine erectors very well. I personally feel like I get a better burn in my hamstrings with the stiff-leg deadlift and usually stick with that if my goal is to work my hamstrings

On a side-note, the Romanian deadlift is a great exercise if your goal is to also work on your hip extension to become better at regular deadlifts as well as squats.

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[ScottHermanFitness]

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Yes, there IS a difference. Make sure you know how to tell them apart!

[TarndeepV]

The side by side comparison where you showed both at once was really helpful, I wish you showed a few more reps though

[rosbtim]

I am from Romania. I am happy we made a contribution to such an amazing sport !

[ThatHuedGuy]

I like how you put them side by side, that really helped a lot. I'm also glad you point out the flexibility and proper form. Thank you.

[SamanthaMeholick]

You forgot to mention that with the straight leg dl your knees should still be very slightly bent and not completely straight and too stiff as this can cause injury

[ResaFMkII]

All this time I thought I was doing RDL I was actually doing SLDL. Glad I checked...

[Agnew]

Another big difference is RDL's start at the top where SLDL start from the ground. RDLs are good for targeting that upper portion of your hamstrings. Due to the hamstrings being a two jointed muscle (knee flexion and hip extension), once your knee is bent, the hamstring is already partially flexed. The rest of the flexion comes form hip extension. SLDL will hit the entire hamstring almost equally.

[ScottHermanFitness]

So happy to hear that. Thanks for coming back to let me know. means a lot! :)

[sinizap]

So to put it simply:

Deadlift, barbell on the floor
Romanian deadlift, same as deadlift but barbell not on the floor
Stiff deadlift, same as above, but legs must remain stiff

Does that sum it up?

[pppshr]

This guy has covered all the workout topics I have searched on youtube as a beginner. I searched difference between stiff leg and Romanian deadlift and this video pops up.

[ScottHermanFitness]

You are very welcome David, thanks for the support!

[stutzman]

Scott, I'd love to see your nutrition and workout plan. Whatever you're doing, it's working.

[ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks Prince! I appreciate the support!

[ranjelserrano]

OMG. I LOVE you. Whenever I'm doing something for the first time, I always look up how to do it here.

[ScottHermanFitness]

Yeah the difference is so subtle I thought that would help. Glad you liked it! :)

[TheRealSlimSpidey]

yo scott, everytime i need to learn how to do an exercise properly or decide on what to add to my routine i always check out your channel. your great man keep up the good work!

[ScottHermanFitness]

You are right! Will post it next week!

[shopgirllove]

that was awesome. The the split screen it helped so much

[ScottHermanFitness]

haha well I am happy to have been able to help! Thanks! :)

[nottayabiz]

Thanks for showing side by side. I couldn't tell a difference.