Today! I’m highlighting the Modified Deadlift
Using the T-Bar Row
Exercise Type – Strength
Muscles Worked – Hamstrings
Secondary Muscles Worked – Glutes
Equipment : T-Bar Row Machine
Type of Exercise : Compound Movement
Level : Intermediate to Advanced
The How-To Perform a Romanian Deadlift
- Hold a bar at hip level with your palms facing down. Rotate your shoulders back. Arch your back slightly and bend your knees.
- Lower the bar by moving your butt back as far as you can. Keep the bar close to your body, your head looking forward, and your shoulders back. Lower the bar just below the knee (you should feel a slight pull in your hamstrings.
- Return to the starting (standing) position and squeeze your glutes as you bring the bar back up to stand up tall.
If you do not have a T-Bar row machine available, you can perform this exercise with any standard barbell, weighted appropriately (not too heavy) in order to keep your form correct.
Why I like this movement?
Performing the Romanian Deadlift with a T-Bar Row apparatus can increase the tension and focus on your hamstrings and glutes, while reducing tension and fatigue with your lower back compared to using a barbell for the same exercise.
I think sometimes in training, we get stuck in a rut (just like we can in anything) and having someone like Teresa show how to use equipment and modify it so that your muscles are constantly being confused and worked in different ways is a highlight and feature of her aggressive style of training. It does and is getting results and for that reason, I’ve picked this awesome exercise
Until tomorrow! — Here’s me! Performing the modified deadlift at my personal best. 75 pound deadlift that I dropped three times for a total dropset of 20 reps between the 3 plate drops. You can really feel the burn in the glutes on this one.
Hugs and Love,
Jenn @ Do You Bake?
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Remember! Before starting any workout routine, any new movement or exercise consult with your physician and a certified personal trainer to prevent any strain or or injury.
