romanian deadlift

[DLKeeper1]

this is the type of deadlift I have been taught...what's the difference between romanian and regular deadlift?

[Thremp]

Knee bend. Google or youtube for videos more in depth explanation.

[DLKeeper1]

ok I watched some videos of both. It seems as though romanian deadlift is a little safer for the lower back and therefore a better option. Thoughts?

[Thremp]

DLK,

I do both. I prefer a wider stance for squats etc and so I do some RDL and good mornings to help bring my torso upright if I eff up form so I don't die.

[thirddan]

i thought in rdl you don't ground the weight between reps?

[Thremp]

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i thought in rdl you don't ground the weight between reps?

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I usually do mine from a step so I can get a fuller ROM, I assume you can ground or not ground though.

[mattnxtc]

The proper exercise is just to bring it down below the knees. How far you go below that is probably more a stretch on your hamstrings than on your back though.