Romanian Deadlifts as a Primary Exercise *Note: The percentages listed for each exercise are a percentage of the maximum you can lift for that exercise. You can use the following as a general guide: * 90% Near your maximum. You likely can only move this weight 1-3 times. * 80% The weight should feel heavy, but you shouldn’t feel like you’ll fail the lift. * 70% You should be able to lift this weight at least ten times. It shouldn’t feel overly heavy. * 60% The weight should feel light, and you should be able to complete around 20 reps for a lift. Example Workout 1: Romanian Deadlifts: 5x5 at 80% Front Squats: 4x5 at 70% Leg Extensions: 4x10 at 60% Calf Raises: 4x10 at 70% Example Workout 2: Romanian Deadlifts: 4x10 at 70% Weighted Step-Ups: 4x10 at 60% Hanging leg raises: 3x10 Russian Twists: 3x10 at 15% of your bodyweight Romanian Deadlifts as an Accessory Exercise Example Workout 1: Back Squats: 4x6 at 75% Leg Press: 4x5 at 85% Romanian Deadlifts: 3x8 at 60% Back Extensions: 3x10 at 60% Example Workout 2: Power Cleans: 4x3 at 80% Jerks: 3x3 at 80% Romanian Deadlifts: 3x8 at 65% Plate Twists: 3x10 at 15% of your bodyweight