Stop F*cking Up RDL's (PROPER FORM!)

[@athleanx]

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[@achrafcheniti4520]

How to perform a proper squat, back placement, hand placement and leg stance please :D

[@leftyo9589]

clicking twice is good exercise for your finger!

[@iInspireSuccess]

Thank you Jeff

[@307mtb]

Jeff could you break down the pro and cons of the RDL vs the Jefferson curl? Whenever I try the Jefferson curl it just feels like a fucked up RDL

[@specialed_614]

Yooo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GymGarageMan]

Been following Jeff's tips last few years helping me get in even better shape in my mid 50s!!!

[@BananaGirl-yd4sv]

Proving it on your channel garageman brutal training subbed 💪

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Same here, though my health went south bad, mostly due to the VA screwing up things.

[@vancecarlson1672]

14 months ago I strained my lower back from rdls. I have recovered from it a week later and just now found out how to engage my hamstrings and glutes with this exercise. Thank you Jeff for making this vid. RDLs ain’t nothin to play wit.

[@brethart522]

When I do this exercise, all I feel is my lower back working

[@qsanchez95]

Probably overarching your back. You need a neutral spine​@@brethart522

[@ebonyrose316266]

The same thing happened to me.

[@qsanchez95]

@@brethart522 yep, i cant get a good bar path without the bar hitting and scraping my knees/shins. i find the trap bar a lot more comfortable and I don't have to overthink the exercise as much

[@pencilpusher9166]

Jeff is full of 💩. He over complelicates the basics of exercise, and he also deletes negative feedback comments.

[@christianpohlenz1781]

Very helpful. If you can then pull the drawer open again, you have the perfect sphincter strength.

[@Corporate_Zombie]

Sphincter? Does it mean that I should do this naked and let the knob enter my sphincter? I tried grabbing the knob with my butt cheeks and squeezing and it worked fine for me.

[@Morgan-ic1qy]

Be sure to use proper form so as to not prolapse, but I'm sure that will be covered in a future video.

[@hayden4279]

This is easily your best series. Full quick dedicated video to one specific lift. Especially the crucial lifts!

[@BreachSheff]

This has been a godsend, I've been struggling with losing balance during RDL's whilst doing the hip hinge so hoping this will help me solve that

[@sobster123]

Same ! Feel like im fallin n it hurts me lower back

[@jsteele286]

Never stop being you Jeff. You’re pretty awesome.

[@hirangunn832]

Jeff crossed off another one. as always, so easy to follow. thanks for the years of helping ppl

[@getalonghome]

I love these how-tos. More, please! Thanks, Jeff!

[@Aetherius88]

Thanks Jesse for translating

[@JanelDuRoss]

Wow, thank you so much for referring to the inguinal crease! I never knew if I was doing the RDL correctly, plus knowing it’s an APT. Thank you Jeff!

[@ImQuna]

Learning to lift weights and all the different exercises are really difficult alone as it is hard to catch what exactly you are doing wrong. These videos really help so much to correct the mistakes and I can never thank Jeff and Jesse enough for making these free for all! Thank you!

[@jolenec.5928]

This helped tremendously! No more strain in my lower back. Would be so appreciative of more how tos please and thank you!!

[@livenhfree]

Thank you for this, especially the demo of how to use dumbbells. I'm 66, and have been a dedicated follower of your channel for some time now, because of the importance you place on proper biomechanics. I've been through a LOT of PT over the years, and I can tell you know your stuff. Back to the dubmmbells: I go to a very popular gym, but they don't have "free" bars. And the apparatus they have only allows the bar to drop so far. So to compensate, I stack a couple plates under my feet to give me as close to full range as possible. But I'm excited to try the dumbbell method now. Thank you!

[@meganhenry5795]

Thanks for showing the barbell version Jeff! I was putting both barbells in front of my body and it felt extremely weird. You da man! 🙏

[@onlyhuman3]

Love coming back to these videos. I knew and do almost everything stated here, except for when I use dumbbells, I have been forcing myself to put them straight in front of my knees instead of angled. Doing a quick try of this, I realised how awkward it has been for me! So even though I've been doing them correctly for years, hopefully this tip can help me engage even more. Thanks for putting every little nuanced thing into these videos!

[@dwaynemadsen964]

Great instruction AND a Jesse cameo? This just gets better and better! Thank you for sharing and stay safe.

[@8Arachne8]

I watch this every few months to refresh and make sure I’m not f***ing these up.

[@nataliatmontano2708]

I just came back to it, too!

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

Love you guys

[@himaal4059]

Thanks a lot jeff 🙏🏻. I have not got this amount of details for deadlifts anywhere on KZbin. Extremely helpful 👍🏻

[@vikkttooria]

Thank you so much!! I always felt pain in lower back before and I search and search watch lot of videos but nothing help. But today after watching this really helpful video finally I can do it correctly.

[@Gunny_101st]

Nothing more satisfying than when you watch an instructional video from Jeff and realizing that you have been doing the exercise 100% correctly. 😊

[@LongSack-jj1gs]

1:01 feet placement for balance 1:23 your chest for their acid spine 1:37 glutes to neutralize the spine from below 2:00 hinge properly 3:00 Anterior pelvic tilt when lowering 3:23 roll on your thighs 3:51 how far down to lower 4:30 how to raise from the down position to the up position (you not lifting the bar up)

[@ely_emile_]

My favorite health and exercise science channel

[@jsilbern8973]

At 1:00 Jeff's pocket looks like he's popped a chub 😅

[@salvadorlopez7413]

Jeff still out here reading minds! Thank you brother for the quality videos 🙏

[@paulcombes3782]

Jeff , I had a good chuckle when you used the "closing a drawer with your Butt" , so apt . Great tutorial . Thank you .

[@Chiwalker]

NGL, Jesse's tip actually makes a lot of sense!

[@Perplexy123]

Can somebody elaborate

[@charliethatcher1769]

Because you're doing a vaguely hump/ hip thrust movement when you go up.

[@babachicken333]

the closing a door/drawer with your butt analogy is the best, my hams have never been more sore

[@nicholasrosa3948]

0:59 made me do a double take, I thought he was BONED 💀

[@michelle4688]

Once again, Cavalier reveals to me how I’ve been doing another foundational move incorrectly for years 😂 Explains my paltry hammies! Thanks Jeff, you’ve been lift changing 💯💪

[@darrenlongshanks5102]

I really appreciate your videos - I learn something new with every one I watch. This one was particularly helpful! You're so much better than most trainers, thanks for putting this video together.

[@Айтислав2120]

Deadlift have one of hardest techniques, so waiting about squats and bench press. Tnx Jeff💪

[@IAMcallioppie]

Thank you! I keep avoiding these because of these problems. This was really helpful. 🙏 👏✨

[@zacharymunoz916]

Great explanation/illustration! Grateful this channel

[@UnicornTears12]

RDL demands way more respect than people give it. Of the big 3 lifts, deadlift is the one that'll punish you the hardest for mistakes. And the one that'll haunt you for years if you forget. Years ago I forgot and it put an end to powerlifting for me. Wasn't paying attention on a heavy lift, felt my hips weren't right so adjusted mid-lift. The smallest of adjustments but it was enough to herniate two discs. 17 years later and I've mostly managed to rehab it enough to where it's not a constant issue.

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

Dude. Rookies - you don't even know. This is one of the most important, greatest lifting videos ever made. Save this in a Playlist to study repeatedly for LIFE.

[@abe_aav]

2:35 Ayyooo, where’d that drawer handle go? 🤨🧐

[@HelloMisraji]

Totally awesome video! Every cue is valuable and no cue was missed.

[@schana96]

Pretty satisfying watching this video, because I realized I was already doing them correctly! Didn't really have doubt to begin with, but you never know...

[@gsica2097]

As a novice in weightlifting I find this exercise one of the most difficult ones. I did it once (the first time), thinking that I knew what I was doing, and after four reps my lower back had it. Not nice. Thankfully I recovered relatively quickly from the injury and pain that followed. This video came in at the right time. Let’s see how it goes now. Many thanks.

[@nathanielwiens]

Friendly tip as a former novice - this exercise is very susceptible to ego lifting, which is where you can really hurt your back. Start light and make sure you're actually feeling the contraction in your hammies and glutes before moving up. 👍Good luck!

[@gsica2097]

@@nathanielwiens thanks. Appreciate the tip.

[@simonmilbauer2486]

Another superb one from one of the very top world class experts. 💪💪👍👍

[@BammyQ]

Jeff wipes his butt with both hands after using the toilet to prevent muscle imbalances

[@AyeGonZ]

Most underrated comment

[@GungaGalönga]

There’s some truth here

[@stephenfletcher4117]

"It's about your feet, your chest, your winky" 😂

[@taipeitaiwan10]

How the F does Jeff still have the body of an athlete in college? I hit 40s and all hell came. Respect.

[@ratza]

Native Romanian here. Believe it or not, that's how we lift things from the ground since childhood.

[@luismiguel69able]

There are so many impressive things about Romanian culture! I also love how popular Bollywood is over there.

[@ratza]

@@luismiguel69able There sure are, it's a country of contrasts. In some parts of the country the people still live like a few millennia back in time.

[@joshua397]

Ok Draculescu 💪🏻

[@ratza]

@@joshua397 🤘

[@joshua397]

@@ratza nice to meet a Wallachian 😎

[@yusufsupriyadi9406]

Damned . . This is the f*cking heavenly Deadlift ever . . . !!!!

[@SirButtah]

I was just hitting some of these and thought about pulling up a form video. Didnt expect to have a fresh upload from Jeff. Win!

[@champievlogs]

New to weight training here. I am binge watching your videos!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@seancassidy9704]

A military style training video would help lots of guys at the moment who are looking to join the Navy seals or the Royal Marines here in the UK. Ways to increase push-up, sit up and pull-up numbers all in one video. And what strength exercises would help boost these body weight numbers up the most.

[@seancassidy9704]

With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment this video would bang !

[@nomnomyourmom]

@@seancassidy9704search athleanx 22 day pushup search athleanx 22 day pullup search athleanx Military Sit Ups

[@googleisfascist9278]

This is one of the best rdl videos ever

[@Wekkerklok]

"Fuck the bar", sounds like an EliteFTS-tip right there.

[@karlpk3907]

The way to avoid the problem of leading back on your heels as described at around 1:04 is to buy and wear a pair of weightlifting shoes, which can basically last forever. They will give your the proper platform.

[@KB_2161]

Nice and informative. Proper technique is key to a good workout to prevent injury. I always tune in to Jeff's videos for the best information. He is like an encyclopedia. Jeffpedia👀 thanks for sharing your information. 1:00 Hello my name is Jeff 😂

[@tulio829]

Thanks for showing the dumbell version. It helped a lot

[@frankvesci1187]

Where was this yesterday when I was doing RDLs?!!😂. Thanks, this is a huge help!

[@Bunny11344]

I saw great gains because of the Rdls ❤ love this exercise! Used to do it incorrectly tho which is why I was so intimidated by them

[@user-vf5pz3sc3d]

Whenever Jeff curses it feels like a college professor cursing to make the students think they are chill lmao

[@MeowMeowKibbies]

This was very helpful as ive been having trouble making it effective for me! Thanks for another great video!

[@RyanJ_24]

I know it’s probably for the “wow” factor and not the main point of the video, but I’d maybe not throw ****ing up in the title. I love all your content and have learned so much over the years. You know so much and have helped me work through and prevent injuries. I just don’t think you guys need the title you used, that’s all. You’re too intelligent and knowledgeable for it. Feel free to roast me, just felt I had to say something.

[@alexalex-r8o]

I love these explanatory videos! But there’s so much to pay attention to 🤯

[@sunderrajshetty2535]

Sir until this video,i thought i knew everything about deadlift,but this video is a game changer,atleast for me. Great job,loved ur video.Tganks alot ❤️🙏

[@sebastiang7528]

Great video Jeff! As always 🙌. A request, could you please do a video on the topic of deep core abs/muscles? It’s a topic I hear mentioned in various places over and over again, but, is there even such a thing as the “deep core abs”? Thanks!

[@joemadden567]

Thanks for your advice. My lower back has always been sore doing these, I understand why now

[@lestermitchell4368]

Appreciate the technicalities mate thanks for all the great advice

[@vee.13]

Omg thank you so much!!! I was wondering why I was feeling it in my lower back instead of my legs!!

[@MF-gk5qi]

Excellent informative points you've made 👏 👍 👌🏼

[@tyrosel2543]

We all know when we come to Jeffs channel, he's gna slap the nonsense and bro science out of us each and every time.

[@ronbackal]

That is clarifying a lot, thank you very much!

[@AXDX_]

I’ve been an athlete most of my life but this particular exercise has always been difficult and awkward for me. Thanks for the tips

[@maskready7595]

0:59 I think Jeff enjoys this exercise too much 😂😂😂

[@DennisHeikki]

3:48 thanks Jeff. i did that at the end of september last year and am only now approaching a point where i can start doing strength training again.

[@HowNotToMakeVideos]

Barbell: Hinged Jessie: Unhinged

[@mikebuonocore3499]

Jesse's advice is.... actually really good. 😂

[@georgegasmatron1]

Excellent. I like this format!

[@khadijatajmohd3144]

Thank you Jeff...am always getting one sided lumbar pain during RDL and Squats

[@calle6075]

@ 1:00 Jeff i really exited! And thats good, but may the pull be more diffucult at the top..?

[@varunroy221]

Thanks.. Been waiting for this from you for a long time. Please consider one for other barbell exercises like barbell OHP, t-bar. Also, weighted Dips and pull up progression videos.

[@allenm9775]

Really liking this series of videos.

[@JulianFilipsson]

0:59 i'm outside walking with my dog. I'm stopping it before it catch a bunny and go back to the vid and see this. It's a bit awkward when you were not focus. 😂😂

[@cunuck]

Another great insight. Thank you, Jeff!

[@Christopher_Boyd]

I be he closes the fridge like that and says "boop." 😂, j/k. Thx for the video Jeff. Excellent quality as always.

[@maxhobbs6977]

An instructional video on how to perform a hex bar deadlift (aka trap bar deadlift) would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@PhilD22]

I’m currently recovering from a hernia between L4L5 & L5S1 with full sciatic impingement, was in excruciating pain for 3 weeks, couldn’t move at all. Never been more scared in my life. Long story short, I’m never doing any form of Deadlifts again.

[@sobster123]

That was the best vid !! Hands down..

[@peterng25]

Excellent points, just what you need to know to do deadlifts. However, just watching even the best advice on the net is not as safe as a live coaching, so I take it carefully one step at a time. I prefer that to hurting myself, as I have done before

[@clamum9648]

I like RDLs (I use dumbbells when I do them) but man I've had to switch them out in my current routine, I got tired of month after month of having incredibly sore hamstrings for 5, even 6, days afterward. And that's not using an insane amount of weight, only 45 lbs (less, honestly, will still do it) in each hand does that. I could do seated leg curls with much more weight and never get sore at all.

[@mdgeisto8953]

Very helpful! Will focus on these points next time. 👍

[@DarceG-jh1ik]

The glute/collarbone idea is great for form, thanks

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

For folks who like kettlebell swings, it’s the same hip motion.

[@sniktythwip5524]

Yet one more word of caution: Don’t snap up/go for a speedy concentric. Come out of that bottom stretch slowly or risk pulled hammies.

[@Normy0000]

This is gold

[@เซจ้อย-ช4ข]

Please teach how to do the RDL with the Kettlebell and Drumbbell for home workout plssss. Thank you so much.

[@monicapedraza4873]

I have really flexible hamstrings and after watching this I can see my form is great but can’t seem to feel that stretch ☹️

[@sammyingersoll8870]

Awesome, I'm in last week of Bane so RDLs and of course Face Pulls. My RDLs are getting better as far as stress on the back but still looking for a bit more hamstring/glute build. Hopefully this fixes both!

[@willsal7806]

Hey, Jeff, can you maybe do like a rehab video on how to prevent and treat runners knee?

[@antic4mper819]

This helped me so much! Thank you!

[@zeroman155]

I will use Jesse's cue snd his only. 😁👌 Gratitude Jesse!

[@rolandwilliams1343]

Good info on how I can protect my 2 tail bone bulging disks.

[@britindian3146]

Honestly, I learned to DL watching WSM in the early 2000s, and just from that, I was 99%.

[@andreaslandixus64]

I feel like a n00b, after watching this video. After 20 years I understand the excersise. 😢