Romanian vs. Standard Deadlift

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So, while browsing some articles I realized what I had considered a deadlift for the past year or two is actually a Romanian Deadlift.

Im pulling 245 3x8 right now. Definately room to go up in weight, so i think its about time i start taking it seriously (Im 5’11, ~175 lbs)

Just curious as to peoples input or any articles on Romanian vs Std Deadlift in terms of building Mass and strength (and heck, if you wanna throw in a comparison to Sumo’s id be more than interested). The goal is to lean out a little in the next 2 months (so the goal is to use the deadlift to help preserve mass and strength really, taking into account that i’d probably benefit from simply switching it up for a while too).

Sorry if this seems a little too basic of a question or if its somewhere on the site i missed.

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Romanian deadas work hamstrings more so than regular deads, due to greater hip extension and a better stretch at the bottom position. If you prefer more hams development, go with romanian.

Sumo works quads/glutes a bit more, due to the wide stance and upright posture. If you want to develop those muscles more, do that version.

I find regular deads work mainly the back, with little hams and glutes involvement.

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You missed a lot, considering that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles on the deadlift alone.

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[quote]forbes wrote:
Romanian deadas work hamstrings more so than regular deads, due to greater hip extension and a better stretch at the bottom position. If you prefer more hams development, go with romanian.

Sumo works quads/glutes a bit more, due to the wide stance and upright posture. If you want to develop those muscles more, do that version.

I find regular deads work mainly the back, with little hams and glutes involvement. [/quote]

Basically, what this guy said.

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Thanks guys, thats exactly the abbreviated version I needed.

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[quote]forbes wrote:
Romanian deadas work hamstrings more so than regular deads, due to greater hip extension and a better stretch at the bottom position. If you prefer more hams development, go with romanian.

Sumo works quads/glutes a bit more, due to the wide stance and upright posture. If you want to develop those muscles more, do that version.

I find regular deads work mainly the back, with little hams and glutes involvement. [/quote]

I gotta disagree with the last point. When I do conventional deads, I feel it more in my ass than anything. I mean think about it you can’t just lift something with your back anyways that doesn’t make any sense.

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Standard gives you a large ROM which I would say is more taxing and beneficial.