Set your core-brace the abdominals, retract scapula, and inhale.
Movement Execution
Initiate eccentric phase of movement by pushing hips back (Hip Hinge) with slight knee flexion.
Keep bar in contact with the legs.
Continue by pushing the hips back, with chest covering bar and shoulders in front of bar.
Eccentric phase will continue until chest is parallel to floor, while maintaining a neutral spine.
Initiate concentric phase by pulling through hamstrings, glutes, and lower back bringing the hips to hands returning to start position, exhaling after clearing sticking point.
Safety & Spotting Techniques
RDL does not require any form of spotting.
Lifting area clearly marked, free of equipment and tripping hazards
Common Errors & Corrections
Excessive knee flexion
Emphasize pushing the hips back.
If problem persists reduce load.
Lower back rounding
Emphasize setting core, and maintaining a neutral spine.
