Romanian deadlift vs conventional deadlift

Which do you guys prefer and why?

I don't even know the difference :lol: google time

They are 2 completely different exercises, I use the RDL as an assistance exercise to my CDL. Strengthens my posterior chain nicely and gives good power off the floor. Usually use a platform to really get a good stretch in my hammies and don't lock out at the top

I've only ever done the standard deadlift... Out of interest, how many sets/weight do you guys do?

I dont do much compound movements and looking to incorporate one of the 2 into my workout. In essence im looking for the best one between the 2 which would have:
1. Least amount of strain on lower back
2. Least amount of impact on the legs (legs are getting hammered enough on the other days)

The top part of RDL stresses the lower back like no other exercise, but doesn't stimulate quads. CDL stresses back and quads so I think you need to look at other exercises. What are you trying to achieve or are you looking to do a compound exercise just for the sake of doing one?

Deadgoat wrote: The top part of RDL stresses the lower back like no other exercise, but doesn't stimulate quads. CDL stresses back and quads so I think you need to look at other exercises. What are you trying to achieve or are you looking to do a compound exercise just for the sake of doing one?

Deadlifts is 1 of the 5 workouts i want to incorporate into my back workout day. Im just deciding between these 2 forms of deadlifts. I have done 2 weeks of each so far to make up my mind but im still on the fence here. The RDL has a constant strain on the back while the CDL is bit less. The CDL on the other hand has more impact on the legs. I have 1 leg workout day a week where i hammer them and i still do cycling as a sport so dont want to work them any more than i have to on other days. Feels kak if your legs are in a permanent state of fatigue. I guess its a catch 22 here......

I currently have the following in my back workout day:
1. Lateral pulldown
2. T bar row
3. 1 arm rows
4. Deadlift
5. Rear deltoid machine

You can suggest something else if you think deadlift is not totally necessary. Just thought adding a compound excersice for back is great for overall conditioning.

For best bang for your buck CDL is the biggest muscle gainer of the two (imo), and RDL is an assistance exercise.

Personally I would put CDL at the start of the back day, that's one exercise that you need to keep strict technique throughout, especially when the weight starts to increase - otherwise injuries will definitely happen.

Also - why no weighted chin ups or pull ups on back day? They're guaranteed too put huge slabs of muscle on!

No reason! Just thought i would stick to 5 excersices. Guess pull ups is a great addition. Might move rear delts to shoulders day and add wide grip pull ups to back day.