Finally getting the hang of RDL - useful cues!

TLDR - RDL are great for glutes and hamstrings strength and as alternative to deadlift but they are tricky to master and can lead to lower back pain when done incorrectly. Continue reading to learn about the important cue.

In 2023 when I first started to go heavy for rdl e.g. 35kg, I slightly strained my left rotator cuff. 💩 So my 7th physio told me to work on my internal rotator cuff as well as do face pulls that I demoed in this video.

Now in 2024, I finally get the hang of RDL and am currently doing 4 sets of 6 reps 57.5kg with 2 mins rest time between each set.🤩

You can watch the video for the steps.

But the most important cue is to think of using your glutes and hamstrings to pull your entire body up and squeeze your butt at the top instead of violently hip thrusting into the bar. This way you don't over extend your lower back which may result in lower back pain.

I first learned of this cue from EricRobertsFitness and it made a huge difference. in fact his tutorials saved my squats too. 🤩

Link to his tutorial:

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYxbNbwK/

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