How to do a Landmine Romanian Deadlift

Landmine Romanian Deadlift is a variation on the more standard Romanian Deadlift. Like other Romanian Deadlifts, this is a compound movement that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes. The use of a landmine can add a small amount of stability to the movement compared to other equipment.

1. Position yourself with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
2. Grasp the landmine with both hands such that your fingers are underneath the landmine.
3. Hinge at your hips to slowly allow the weight to descend. Your knees should still have roughly the same slight bend as before.
4. Stop and hold this position for a moment once you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Some exercisers may be able to reach the floor, others may be limited by flexibility.
5. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to drive your hips forwards in order to raise the weight.
6. Hold this position for a moment at the top of the movement while maintaining tension in your glutes and hamstrings.
7. Maintain good posture by keeping your core engaged, shoulders back, chest up and knees behind your toes.
8. You should feel this exercise primarily in your glutes and hamstrings. You should feel a stretch in your hamstrings at the lowest point in the movement.

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