How To Deadlift For Huge Glutes

[@JAREDFEATHERRP]

Mike trying to get people to call a deadlift that I cue up the "dr mike deadlift" smh. Nobody is safe.

[@sunbornvistoso]

I hope dr Mike copies one of my ideas someday! 🤗🤞

[@danielkanewske8473]

So what you are saying is that the "dr mike deadlift" is really the "dr mike deadlift that jared cued up"? Interesting ...

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

LOLLLLLL!!! - Dr. Mike (Inventor of the Dr. Mike Deadlift)

[@Chaosdude341]

Bruh this is like Broly being jealous of Vegeta 😂

[@ksefchik]

I'm dead ☠

[@jennysheets3763]

This exercise is fire. There's something about these cues and the setup that really nail it. Tried this the other day with fairly light weights as an intermediate lifter who struggles to feel my glutes... and i don't think my glutes have ever been this sore.

[@KhallDrake]

I have been doing these for a while now, especially with the aerobic step board. Amazing glute hit. Once I start getting tired, I don't bother locking out at the top and, instead, go 80% of the way up and then back down slow, up 80% back down slow. Constant tension on the muscle.

[@der_kofi9573]

Really like this new series of excercise demonstrations in real workouts. Keep it up

[@trapshootertv2610]

It's crazy how that one cue change to push knees forward slightly completely changes which muscles are doing most of the work. Amazing!

[@HuxleysShaggyDog]

I can't get over how Dr. Mike is so massive and strong, and smart, yet approachable. I think it's because he's a great communicator. Or because his head looks like a walnut. Great explanation! You're awesome. Been subbed for a long time.

[@daanbouman9604]

Dr. Mike is friend shaped

[@HuxleysShaggyDog]

@@daanbouman9604 masseter gains make you more friend shaped huh.

[@littlejimmy7402]

It's been a decade since I've been to a public gym regularly, but it was pretty normal that most of the people that get to that level are actually super cool. They love the sport, and they don't mind being good examples. They are not a stereotype.

[@HuxleysShaggyDog]

@@littlejimmy7402 Of course. Every single big person I've met has been pretty legit. The only snarky or rude person I've ever met was someone obviously going for the "modeling aesthetic" and hogged equipment while chatting. Also walnut gains. I'm jelly, I'm just a cueball.

[@ethancryder8570]

Why don’t you suck his dick already damn lol

[@mattrod613]

I have had all of these thoughts and realizations as well and my glutes have improved a lot. The conventional deadlift done this way is basically a lunge with 2 front feet. Super stable, progressable, and hard on the glutes

[@cap5575]

I’ve been doing a variation on my RDL’s that is pretty much exactly this, works great. Focusing on pushing through the heels helps the connection alot too.

[@seal869]

I have always understood the difference between RDLs and SLDLs to be how much you bend the knees and execute a full hinge in the eccentric vs keeping legs straight. So this is basically an exaggerated RDL imo

[@rikmcrae]

Yep. Deficit RDL.

[@prcodes3479]

Interesting variation. The RP physique templates list deadlifts as glute exercises but I never felt my glutes were particularly targeted by deadlifts, so I rotated them out in favor of other exercises that do make my glutes sore. I'll have to give this variation a shot next meso because I love deadlifts. Good thing this video came around on deload week!

[@domepiece11]

Exactly. DL is a hamstring exercise.

[@jaholden4]

did these end up working out well for you?

[@shyn8003]

I have been unconsciously doing this for 12 weeks and they really feel great for glutes. 🔥🔥

[@Alesini100]

Amazing RDL variation! My lower glutes were on fire when I did this two days ago, and they are still super sore. Thank youuuuu!

[@redhawkmillenium]

So basically SLDLs but ignore all the advice for targeting the hamstrings that Dr Mike has talked about in other videos

[@pablov1323]

that is true! in fact I feel more tension on hamstrings when doing what is showed on this video that if I insist in keeping knees in a straight position. However I am not very mobile...

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

If you just ignore it, it might still hit your hams a lot. You should actively try to bend your knees just enough so as to avoid hitting the hams. - Dr. Mike

[@dleonardo3238]

@@RenaissancePeriodization Can Some static hamstring stretching before the exercise help with having less tension on the hamstrings? I have very tight hams and can feel the tension on them almost even when upright.

[@cpoao6807]

@@dleonardo3238 I believe that the one cannot insulate hamstrings stretch from glutes quite well - both will be stretched in flexion movement and hamstring stretch will also stretch the glutes. Otherwise that seems to me like a good idea - to choke nerves from the long stretching and thus reduce neural strength of hamstrings and then to do deadlifts! Hmmmmmm.

[@juliennewsome8573]

Already used your variation with dumbbells and my ass hasn’t been this sore in months!! That’s saying something because I’ve been dedicated for 4 years Thank you for the consistently awesome content 🙏

[@JosueLopez-kk9us]

how do these compare to hip thrusts in your experience??

[@harzemyalcinkaya]

@@JosueLopez-kk9us hip thrusts are comparatively terrible exercises. They don't stretch the glute muscles, they are lower half range of the motion. The biggest growth happens in stretched position with load.

[@orbitaltempest]

@@JosueLopez-kk9us Not sure why people want to dunk on hip thrusts as if you wont grow your glutes from them. The latest research shows that the hip thrust yields similar glute growth to a below parallel squat. The difference between them is that hip thrust has more muscle activation (based on EMG data) while a squat has a better stretch. Having a stretch is good but it's not the end all be all in this case.

[@melissaharding]

@@JosueLopez-kk9us these are a lengthening exercise working the glutes most in the stretch position. Hip thrusts are totally opposite and work the glutes most in the shortened position at the top of the thrust/ hip extension. So both are great

[@mr8raves292]

I basically do this (for glutes) as an RDL where I start by bending my hips/glutes backwards, let my knees travel fwds **just** a little (naturally) until I feel max stretch on the glutes. Does not activate my quads. Feels like less thinking than this one where you start with the ham stretch and then go to glutes... You can all call my version "The Bravo RDL" from now on.

[@TheSolver-PR]

The one in burgundy set in the background (1st minute) has passed the perfect glutes doctorate.

[@MrPtrlix]

This honestly sounds like an advice for very advanced lifters. Tbf I watch Mike and I learn a great deal of knowledge that I probably won't have the opportunity to apply myself.

[@tomwaitsfornoone1182]

just give it a whirl, it will only help in strengthening your mmc.

[@mayrac9896]

I am definitely adding this variation to my routine, if Jenna is looking so good with Mike's guidance, I need to give it a try! Thank you for your knowledge!!

[@Rumi4i]

This is why people like kassem like to distinguish btw. „RDL“ and „SLDL“. RDL biases more glutes (allowing to bend the knees more) and SLDL biases the hams (knees only slightly bent + negative shin angle)

[@isabellaestrada9095]

Dr. Mike, I’ve only been working out for two years so please forgive me, but what’s the difference between this and an RDL besides not letting the barbell touch the floor? The concentric part of the movement felt a lot like an RDL to me, but perhaps I’m doing it wrong. Thank you!

[@andybfit]

Ahh, Dr Mike, it's been done! I call this a hybrid DL, but with an extra twist: block the toes with a 2x4 so the entire movement is done in dorsiflexion! And yes, my clients call it the Baxtet Dead Lift 😊 Andy Baxter

[@dondilf]

Hey Mike, could we see you hit a rear glute spread for your next glute exercise thumbnail?

[@satabdeesahoo]

ig that pic is there on his ig. 😂 very close to an onlyfans page.

[@uwumemm]

3:59 it start

[@catalinserban2211]

They work well . I done them for the last 2 weeks ... because i done the SLDL wrong . Thank you dr Mike for explaining why my butt hurts after i do SLDL 😂

[@danielkanewske8473]

A new Dr Mike is always a treat! Those glutes are just a bonus

[@aggresiveprogressive8610]

I love this! I am hooked on Dr.Mikes videos 🖤

[@Christifit406]

06:21 his voice makes me zone out 😂 its like he is yelling the whole time for nothing.

[@kathyscorner4917]

Oh my!!! Just completed 5 sets of 10 reps then 1 set of 10 single leg. May need a wheelchair in the morning. 😃 These are going to be a new favorite!!!! So cool! ❤️❤️ thanks for your great tips!

[@nickkraw1]

Thank you for gracing us with these, Dr Mike. Do you think that this will work better than hip thrusts? Also, will this work the medial glutes?

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

My guess is probably yes and yes. - Dr. Mike

[@rachelmel]

It's peak week for me! Going to add this one next meso.

[@nuavecmoi]

That lady is on some serious gear. 😱

[@kuroroluxifer8321]

lady ? probably has a 7 inches clit, and that face has nothing feminine left...pretty much went through a gender transition with all that testosterone..

[@JSingh100]

Where is the lady ?

[@motivationalcult777]

Dr Mike knows what he was doing with that thumbnail 💪🏽

[@adammiller9179]

That was a CRUEL trick...

[@krystanicoleeee6022]

Definitely going to give this a try! Thanks for this video!

[@jvtraining9723]

Excellent explanation of the movement

[@firstbloodwarrior3868]

That guy has the perfect A😮😮. Great job Mike and Mister Man. 🎉

[@Arms.Enthusiast]

You could probably apply a lot of these same cues to something like a good morning if you wanted to do It for glutes specifically, which could be an interesting experiment.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Absolutely. In fact, pretty much all of them. - Dr. Mike

[@Hemuthecookielord]

If you apply this to a good morning, it basically becomes a Kang Squat

[@rhettab3535]

“Get used to that shit” 🤣🤣☠️ love it 👏🏾👏🏾💕

[@thrivefnl]

Love your video, Dr. Mike’s Full of valuable information from technique to the way you queue and teach. Your authenticity and genuine desire to help comes through plus I love the way you say it as it is. Most of the time I’m laughing as I learn 😂 Can you please break down the lift from the floor up ? Would it be best to first straighten the legs until you feel the limit of the hamstrings and then hinge at hips ? Thanks for all you do!

[@STUDY-x1y]

Bro I was doing this deadlifting form and was hitting my glutes really well. Then I recorded myself doing it and realised im not doing the typical rdl form. But then when I changed my form to the typical idl form I didn't fell my glutes at all. I thought my biomechanics were just weird but thanks for this great explanation

[@666galager]

It is better when you show than just speak, great video!!

[@jacob1031]

I just want to watch RP videos all day

[@chelseaskaza62]

Just put these in my program and start today 😊 excited to try these!

[@alexfostes4021]

Every tall person's deadlift basically. Anyone over 6ft tall has to adapt in this way when doing a RDL. It's like a 2 in 1 deadlift. Half conventional/half RDL. It works for me :)

[@204strongman]

@Renaissance Periodization I haven't experimented yet but I would think you could get a similar effect without quite as much cueing if you had the lifter wear weightlifting shoes while doing these. As long as they keep the bar tight to their shins their knees are still going to be driven forward a bit to compensate for the heel.

[@SabrinaShanghie]

This makes so much sense can’t wait to use this!

[@sahkia3326]

Dr. Mike,,, Glute Goddess…… Perfect for you merchandise….. Great Advice, thank you 🙏

[@BHFFS]

The socks and sandals in the gym really ties this whole video together.

[@divicospower9112]

It's a deficit conventional deadlift with an held negative phase. Huge exercice for building lower body.

[@Alchemizingg]

I've never heard of Jenn but DAMN! She's got the old school, Muscular Development model vibe. I love it!

[@kafoapenjueli.penjueli8916]

Agree totally with you,watching from New Zealand.by the way I was a bodybuilder but retired from competition now but still training and kicking ass,yes,with the golden era style of pumping iron.haha.

[@IceColdProfessional]

Everybody always tells me, "Why are you in the gym working out your glutes? That's gay". It's not gay. The glutes are the silk road between the back and hammy's. You gotta work'em. Gotta get those booty GAINZ!

[@spencerschubert5001]

If any guy says that. It’s just pure cope, because they don’t enjoy putting the work in

[@nenufairy1929]

Could this be what I was looking for to finally activate my glutes during RDLs? I swear I've tried evey glute activation technique and nothing makes my glutes burn. Imma try it!

[@amperage8032]

Did it work? I’m going to try it out to. Think I already do it similarly. I do feel DOMS the next day from other exercises but still haven’t seen enough growth.

[@andreaflaviawilliam]

Can I ask how is this different to the RDL (with barbell)?

[@domepiece11]

Deadlifts are hamstring dominant. For glutes, do hip thrusts and 45-degree hip hinges. Your booty will outgrow your shorts QUICK.

[@daysoftheboo]

I'm going to try this! Hopefully this will help me grow and strengthen my glutes because I struggle to do hip thrusts it hurts my neck no matter what position I get in even if I'm doing perfect technique hip thrusts hurts my neck but I like doing deadlifts

[@faith5401]

Make sure u have a neutral spine position from head to tailbone. Keep your back of head level with your spine through out the whole DL. Hope this help! :) God Bless u well ✝️♥️

[@honestysession90]

I dont do hip thrusts either. I did them for so long and i never got hypertrophy

[@ajr1775]

Cue......3, 2, 1........and tomorrow I'm see all the glute bunnies at the gym doing this. Thank you Dr. Mike.

[@freddypkjr1]

You are my new guru 💪🏽💪🏽

[@uhsemehicieronlas3]

This 7:00 reminded me of a doubt I have: what do you think of locking (or not) at the hips when doing hip hinge movements for hypertrophy? It feels like a little rest when I lock at the top of a good morrning or an RDL and it doesn't seem to add anything to the exercise other than as a reset before the next rep.

[@clayowens4176]

This is how i do them i go down slow as much as I can till i feel the glute start to loose contraction..its like if i go too far down it turns off ..so i go for most i can stretch and really fire the muccle usually around 75 degrees

[@mariaweaver1618]

Oh I’m about to grow some glutes!

[@Zaeyrus]

Dr. Mike, can you make a video and talk about adrenaline and how it affects the workout? I've noticed that sometimes when I least want to go to the gym I end up crushing the workout, increasing the stress, leaving the gym feeling more energetic then coming in. I think that has something to do with adrenaline, but I am not at all qualified, come to think about it, adrenaline functions in short burst, or.... see! I know nothing. Jon Snow

[@RedfishCarolina]

It probably has more to do with blood sugar. I've noticed that ever since I started adding a scoop of Gatoraid to my workout Water, my workouts can go a solid half hour longer before I feel like I'm spent, and I have more reps in the tank. I do not use any pre-workout because I lift late in the evening.

[@Zaeyrus]

Perhaps, but I can recall going to the gym with nothing but double espresso (only pre-workout I use) with depleted sugar levels since I haven't eaten in a great while which lead me to adrenalin. Again, I could be totally off course with that, but I can't explain it otherwise

[@nomnomnooma]

The video is 1000% a treat

[@JeanJacquesBarrett]

Brilliant thought process!

[@neilbeech4093]

Thanks for your advice

[@kazzz2765]

May God bless you and your family Dr Mike 🙏🙏🙏 Your videos helped me have the biggest bootie in my entire gym, all thanks to you. They’re so huge, people can’t help but look at my behind every time I walk past them. I mean, even I can’t help but look over my shoulder and down sometimes. It’s so big, I start to wonder if it’s a sin. If it is (I’m not sure), may God’s wrath be upon you, Dr.Mike. Thank you.

[@abednorz1]

I've done these but never at a deficit - I'll have to try that for sure

[@N1education]

I’ve been doing Dr. Mike deadlifts for a decade😂😂😂. Still waiting for a magic Mike thrust

[@susieslin]

Great variation🙌🏼

[@coreyfearing7854]

I like this I’m gonna give them a try next leg day 🤙🤙

[@shellysanders5329]

I have a set of 5 pound hand weights at the house but used them for this method & I feel it

[@nmnate]

I like doing my RDLs with more SLDL cues at the top. Need to try these with a deficit (or snatch grip, etc) to really get that stretch.

[@Stayhumblebooboo]

It is like an SLDL, RDL, and conventional all in one.

[@martin1234512345]

Jen needs a permanent spot on team RP.

[@italaayub3160]

Hi Mike, I tried this and I loved the movement. One thing, I felt my forearms burning too. Am I doing something wrong?

[@TurnOntheBrightLights.]

That's normal 👍👍

[@oafkad]

She's a damn machine, really inspiring.

[@nzarch9741]

She? Lol

[@srleplay]

Dr. Mike do you do vacuums? Do you do anything for midsection because you have it tight in competitions and big belly off season. Do a video on vacuums regardless.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

My video on vacuums would be "practice them in posing for a few seconds longer than you plan on posing with them in real life." On a serious note, that's about all I know on them! - Dr. Mike

[@TyBayagaAgain]

thumbnail had no sway on my decision to click

[@bsreckovic]

Love Jen!!!!

[@butterChickenAndNaan98]

Video Topic Idea: Can/Should one workout while they are sick(cols/flu), what diet should look like for those 1-2 weeks when you're sick and what to expect when you go back to gym after recovering.

[@adamrichter1143]

So basically just RDLs but deeper at the bottom. Got it👌

[@Purcyless]

I'm pretty sure this form is what they call a RDL which inherently biases glutes more. The SLDL is supposed to be the more hamstring dominant deadlift.

[@andrewromer645]

Nice variation, use trap bar? evil. Second variation narrow stance with heel elevation allowing some knee forward as shown here. Thanks for the science Mike.

[@DevouringOne]

I've been enjoying super wide grip RDL's lately for the crazy upper back stimulus, but it feels like my lower body isn't getting worked as much. Do you think it would be worth doing them along with a deficit like shown here, or should I just cycle between the different types? Any opinion on wide grip RDL's in general?

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

If you're doing them for your back, keep on keeping on. If you need a better lower body stimulus, then yeah, they are not the ideal choice in most cases. - Dr. Mike

[@mee8629]

Dude has his own built-in floaties 💪

[@benrittenhouse411]

Would pre-fatiguing the glutes to make them even more of a limiting factor be good? Or would you do more glute work after this? Just asking what the best order is

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Both will work great, and I would def. try the pre-fatiguing! - Dr. Mike

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

thank you daddy Mike 💪🦵

[@kennedyhenry3961]

The sister that in the back with the red on is on point

[@hollychavez4340]

Thanks for the treat

[@Hot-Tamale]

My ass hurts for days after doing stiff legged deadlifts...days...😅

[@NicHasegawa]

Officially the Deficit Israetel Pull was created today 👏👏👏

[@alonproduction]

Sounds like Rick Sanchez at 4:19

[@KenlieroGames]

Stiff legged deadlift is with stiff legs, and with slight bending it's just normal RDL... That is how I always have thought about it, for the last 38 years of my training...

[@rileyspenceryoutube]

I tried these and my ass cheeks hurt so bad thanks Dr. Mike

[@ericavee44]

Is there a reason she isn't tucking her chin during deadlifts? Why is her neck moving around so much? Surprised to see this on your channel 😮

[@RelentlessForever999]

He said I have a treat for you then took it back lmao 💀💀😭😆

[@Theoneiced]

Dr. Mike out in full dad mode with the socks and slides.

[@Philadelphia19147]

Awful

[@hossskul544]

4:32 this is the way I was already doing my dead lifts, oops

[@samali8655]

Hello Dr Mike thank you for this love this variation of RDL.. Could you please tell that this RDL is better than Hip thrust/ Glute bridges for glute gains?? because I don't like Hip thrust. I personally feel like walking lunges and Bulgarian split squats are way better than Hip thrust. Would love to know about your thoughts about this RDL vs hip thrust..

[@gingermo]

Just a tip from a fellow gym person. When doing hip thrusts, specifically for glutes. Do half the movement down,then squeeze up quickly, keep it there then repeat the movement till failure. Half the move keeps the glutes activated and doesn't target hammies

[@gingermo]

Also,you can do the RDL in the same gym session. That's what I do. Hip thrusts,rdls and split squats

[@samali8655]

@@gingermoThank you. I always feel RDL on my Hamstrings. Sometimes on Glutes but mostly hamstrings. When I think of half range of motion Hip thrust yes i feel it but there is no any range of motion. I am thinking is it effective or not. Anyway I will try. I also love Bulgarian split squats too.

[@philipk3803]

Recently watched your interview with elitefts and your point about how ibuprofen usage can blunt the inflammatory response needed for hypertrophy led me to another question: do you know if taking kratom blunts the inflammatory response? I know it’s popular in some circles of the bodybuilding community.

[@thebadburrito1394]

Kratom, like other opioids (painkillers, for example,) do interfere with muscle gain. I wouldn't get hooked on that shit. It is highly addictive, and the withdrawal effects are exactly like other opioids and you can accidentally OD on them.

[@palomaserrano7642]

thinking this can be done as well while doing good mornings? maybe half good morning half "squat" to target even more the glutes?

[@angel0438fit]

I WAS DEAD WITH THR WEBLINK SHIT🤦🏽‍♀️☠️🤦🏽‍♀️☠️🤦🏽‍♀️☠️🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️☠️🤦🏽‍♀️