A variation of the Romanian deadlift using a wide snatch-style grip, increasing the range of motion and upper back engagement.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Increased recruitment of upper back muscles (traps and rhomboids).
- Deeper hamstring stretch due to a more pronounced torso lean.
- Exceptional development of grip strength.
- Improved hip mobility and overall postural alignment.
How to perform
- Grip the bar with a very wide hand placement (near the collars), ideally using a hook grip or lifting straps.
- Stand tall with your chest up and shoulder blades retracted.
- Initiate the movement by driving your hips far back.
- Lower the bar while keeping it in contact with your thighs until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Drive back up by powerfully contracting your glutes while maintaining a neutral spine.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Forearms
Primary