Trap Bar Deadlift vs Landmine Romanian Deadlift
Compare your trap bar deadlift (high handles) and landmine romanian deadlift against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Add a recent 1–12-rep result for each lift to compare estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total external load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, strapless, neutral grip, from floor to lockout. For the second exercise, hinge the loaded free end of the anchored bar through a repeatable Romanian deadlift range, keep tension without floor reset or bounce. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) vs Landmine Romanian Deadlift Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the trap bar deadlift (high handles) and landmine romanian deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. The numbers are calculator targets, not a required gap between the two lifts.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find the closest bodyweight row, and read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Each entry shows Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) / Landmine Romanian Deadlift, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) vs Landmine Romanian Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 140 lb63.5 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 252 lb114.3 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 92 lb41.7 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 216 lb98 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 148 lb67.1 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 325 lb147.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 97 lb44 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 155 lb70.3 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 279 lb126.6 kg | 341 lb154.7 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 102 lb46.3 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 162 lb73.5 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 292 lb132.4 kg | 357 lb161.9 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 107 lb48.5 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 198 lb89.8 kg | 250 lb113.4 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 169 lb76.7 kg | 237 lb107.5 kg | 305 lb138.3 kg | 373 lb169.2 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 111 lb50.3 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 261 lb118.4 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 176 lb79.8 kg | 247 lb112 kg | 318 lb144.2 kg | 388 lb176 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 116 lb52.6 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | 272 lb123.4 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 183 lb83 kg | 257 lb116.6 kg | 330 lb149.7 kg | 403 lb182.8 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 121 lb54.9 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 224 lb101.6 kg | 283 lb128.4 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 190 lb86.2 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 342 lb155.1 kg | 418 lb189.6 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 125 lb56.7 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 197 lb89.4 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | 354 lb160.6 kg | 433 lb196.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 129 lb58.5 kg | 181 lb82.1 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 303 lb137.4 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 203 lb92.1 kg | 284 lb128.8 kg | 366 lb166 kg | 447 lb202.8 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 134 lb60.8 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg | 313 lb142 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 210 lb95.3 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg | 377 lb171 kg | 461 lb209.1 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 138 lb62.6 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | 323 lb146.5 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 216 lb98 kg | 302 lb137 kg | 388 lb176 kg | 475 lb215.5 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 142 lb64.4 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg | 264 lb119.7 kg | 333 lb151 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 222 lb100.7 kg | 311 lb141.1 kg | 400 lb181.4 kg | 488 lb221.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 146 lb66.2 kg | 204 lb92.5 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | 342 lb155.1 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 228 lb103.4 kg | 319 lb144.7 kg | 411 lb186.4 kg | 502 lb227.7 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 150 lb68 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | 279 lb126.6 kg | 352 lb159.7 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 234 lb106.1 kg | 328 lb148.8 kg | 422 lb191.4 kg | 515 lb233.6 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 154 lb69.9 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | 361 lb163.7 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 240 lb108.9 kg | 336 lb152.4 kg | 432 lb196 kg | 528 lb239.5 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 158 lb71.7 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg | 370 lb167.8 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 246 lb111.6 kg | 344 lb156 kg | 443 lb200.9 kg | 541 lb245.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 162 lb73.5 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 300 lb136.1 kg | 379 lb171.9 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 252 lb114.3 kg | 353 lb160.1 kg | 453 lb205.5 kg | 554 lb251.3 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 166 lb75.3 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg | 388 lb176 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 258 lb117 kg | 361 lb163.7 kg | 464 lb210.5 kg | 567 lb257.2 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 169 lb76.7 kg | 237 lb107.5 kg | 315 lb142.9 kg | 397 lb180.1 kg |
Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) vs Landmine Romanian Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb45.4 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 86 lb39 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 172 lb78 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 55 lb24.9 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 92 lb41.7 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 59 lb26.8 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 97 lb44 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 246 lb111.6 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 62 lb28.1 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 103 lb46.7 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 259 lb117.5 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 65 lb29.5 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 108 lb49 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | 272 lb123.4 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 69 lb31.3 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 113 lb51.3 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg | 285 lb129.3 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 72 lb32.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 118 lb53.5 kg | 172 lb78 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | 298 lb135.2 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 75 lb34 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 194 lb88 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 123 lb55.8 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 245 lb111.1 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 78 lb35.4 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 128 lb58.1 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | 322 lb146.1 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 81 lb36.7 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 132 lb59.9 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg | 263 lb119.3 kg | 334 lb151.5 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 84 lb38.1 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 137 lb62.1 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 273 lb123.8 kg | 345 lb156.5 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 87 lb39.5 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 141 lb64 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | 282 lb127.9 kg | 357 lb161.9 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 90 lb40.8 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 233 lb105.7 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 146 lb66.2 kg | 213 lb96.6 kg | 290 lb131.5 kg | 368 lb166.9 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 93 lb42.2 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 150 lb68 kg | 219 lb99.3 kg | 299 lb135.6 kg | 379 lb171.9 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 96 lb43.5 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 247 lb112 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) | 155 lb70.3 kg | 226 lb102.5 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg | 390 lb176.9 kg |
| Landmine Romanian Deadlift | 98 lb44.5 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 197 lb89.4 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg |
How Your Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) vs Landmine Romanian Deadlift Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates both one-rep maxes, rates each one against its exercise and bodyweight standards, and then compares the two ratings.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
The entered weight is used directly for one rep. With 2–12 reps, both estimates are compared and the lower value is used.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Use recent Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) and Landmine Romanian Deadlift sets with consistent technique and full intended range of motion. Difficult lower-rep sets generally make the estimated max less dependent on extrapolation.
2. Find the trap bar deadlift (high handles) strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
3. Find the landmine romanian deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Landmine Romanian Deadlift tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
4. Compare the two results
The lift with the lower Beginner-to-Elite rating is the priority. If both ratings match, the calculator requires a 10-point difference in next-level progress before naming a priority; otherwise it reports Balanced.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change these standards.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Estimate each max | Use the entered weight for 1 rep; for 2–12 reps, keep the lower formula result. |
| Rate the trap bar deadlift (high handles) | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the landmine romanian deadlift | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Compare different levels | Name the lower-level lift as the priority. |
| Compare matching levels | Use Balanced unless the difference in progress toward the next level reaches 10 points. |
Use the calculator above to view both estimated maxes, strength levels, next targets, and the resulting priority or Balanced verdict.
How Men’s Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) and Landmine Romanian Deadlift Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
Across 120–300 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 41.7 to 77.1 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Landmine Romanian Deadlift standard minus the Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Landmine Romanian Deadlift standard is higher, and below zero means the Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
How Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) and Landmine Romanian Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Across all listed bodyweights, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite keep the same higher-target direction.
Across 100–240 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 34 to 61.7 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Landmine Romanian Deadlift standard minus the Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Landmine Romanian Deadlift standard is higher, and below zero means the Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) and Landmine Romanian Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
Compare like-for-like attempts by keeping the trap bar deadlift (high handles) and landmine romanian deadlift setup consistent with their individual rules. Use strict, repeatable Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) and Landmine Romanian Deadlift tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) setup and load convention
High-handle trap bar deadlift only. Strapless, neutral grip, from floor to lockout. Load entered is total external load on the trap bar. If reps > 1 are entered, 1RM is estimated using the Epley/Brzycki blend. No age adjustment applied; adult lifter standards (18–50). Percentiles are tier-anchored approximations, not precise population statistics. This is a snapshot of today’s strength, not a lifetime label.
Use the Landmine Romanian Deadlift setup and load convention
The total loaded free-end landmine weight hinged through the accepted Romanian deadlift range. Strict landmine Romanian deadlift reps. Hinge the loaded free end of the anchored bar through a repeatable Romanian deadlift range, keep tension without floor reset or bounce, and return to standing without turning the rep into a squat, row, or rack pull. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Trap Bar Deadlift (High Handles) result and one recent Landmine Romanian Deadlift result
First lift: total external load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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