Romanian Deadlift Single-Leg (TRX)

Level
expert
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
trx
Category
strength
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

An advanced unilateral posterior chain exercise using TRX handles for balance, performing a single-leg hip hinge to build hamstring strength, glute power, and stability.

Instructions

  1. Face the anchor point and hold one or both TRX handles for balance
  2. Stand on one leg with a slight knee bend
  3. Maintain a neutral spine and hinge at the hip
  4. Lower your torso while extending your free leg behind for counterbalance
  5. Stretch your hamstring and glute at the bottom position
  6. Drive through your standing leg’s heel to return to standing
  7. Complete prescribed reps on one leg, then switch

Tips

  • This exercise demands significant balance and proprioception
  • Use the TRX handles lightly for balance, not to pull yourself up
  • Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement
  • The posterior leg extension assists in counterbalancing
  • This exercise builds single-leg strength and stability
  • Excellent for injury prevention and athletic performance

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 7 reps
Build muscle 3 10 reps
Build endurance 3 14 reps

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