Machine Romanian Deadlift (Plate-Loaded)
The Romanian deadlift on a plate-loaded lever with handles at the sides; the arm guides the load while you hinge on soft knees.
How to do it
Setup
Standing between the handles, gripped neutral at the thighs, feet hip-width, knees soft, back flat.
Steps
- Push the hips back and let the handles sink along the legs.
- Stop where the hamstrings pull hard, back still flat.
- Bring the hips through to stand, arms long.
Common mistakes
Sitting down into a deadlift: the knees keep their soft angle. Letting the lever pull the chest down: shoulders stay back. Dropping to the stops: turn at the stretch, above them.
Breathing
Inhale hinging back, exhale standing.
