What is this workout move called and what does it work?

[juliaaa]

I saw this girl at the gym today holding a weight plate and she would have her legs straightened, and would just bend over as if she were trying to touch her toes with the weight in her hands. No squatting/bending involved. Does anyone know what this is called and what it works? I'm just really curious if it is supposed to work your butt or back or what! I'm always looking for new exercises to do :)

[Phoenix98]

Which one of these did it look closest to?

Romanian Deadlift
maxedmuscle.com/.../Romanian-Deadlift.jpg

Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
www.bodybuilding.com/.../86_2.jpg

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
www.bodybuilding.com/.../21_1.jpg

[WhiteSteve]

Sounds like a straight-legged deadlift...
womenshealthsa.co.za/.../straight-leg-deadlift.jpg

It works your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back to some extent.

[xobrowneyedbeauty]

deadlift maybe? but i think people bend their knees slightly for that usually? it probably works your butt and/or back though.

[juliaaa]

Maybe it was deadlifts and she just barely bent her knees!

[Octavius]

She may have been doing a back extension. If so it works her lower back.

[Octavius]

Sorry not back extensions but good mornings. But it works the same muscle group.

[juliaaa]

That's not it, the weight was held in front of her!

[Octavius]

It could be a variation of it.

Were they just bending at the waist down and then straightening back up like a standing reverse sit up? If so it's some exercise for their lower back muscle.

[Dtegesd123]

its mostly for hamstrings and a little bit lower back.

Its called roman deadlift. or straight legged deadlift.

[THE_Godfather]

Next time just ask her.
I do if I see something different or interesting.

[THE_Godfather]

I thought of this question today. I saw an intimidating looking girl (TATs, piercings & hair color) doing something I never saw before. When she was done I asked her about the exercise. She was really nice & explained it to me.
See just ask.

[sarmac]

you might be thinking of a stiff leg deadlift!