RDL - My Favorite Things

[@arnoldsimage]

I am 63 years old and was about to embark on training with the Trap bar deadlift, but damn, I really like those RDL's. In my younger years, I would do a lot of stiff-legged deadlifts but I think I'll give these a try. First time here and Mr. Alberts strikes me as being the consummate professional in his instruction. Thank you very much. Paul

[@arnoldsimage]

@txlef1 Good idea. thank you.

[@Austin.Moore37]

Just in time for leg day! Never thought of going into the 5-6 rep range with this movement. Usually just did 8-12ish reps. Always focused on getting my squat stronger.. now I need to get My RDL stronger

[@jeffalberts5077]

Hope the leg workout was solid! -Jeff

[@lucasjay1000]

Have had people who don't even lift tell me that these are not real RDL's at the gym since I don't go all the way down. Glad to know that I am doing these right and they just wanna tell me how I'm doing stuff wrong that they do not even do. I gotta get my strength up on these though. I usually only do 225 even though I can dead lift about 455-475

[@timrobinsoncoaching6888]

Mate, the fact that people tell you that instantly means they don't know what they are talking about. Your arm, torso and upper leg length will play a huge role in dictating how far you go down and as Jeff talks about its all about keeping the tension on your glutes and hams. Keep doing what your doing bro.

[@jeffalberts5077]

What if you have limitations with mobility or some other issue? What if your current form is the only way you can do a movement safely?

[@lucasjay1000]

tim robinson coaching I’m 6’7 but I do them almost the same exact way they are done in this video naturally . Feel it like crazy in glutes and hamstrings and keep my back completely straight. I think some people wanna tell me I’m doing unsafe things because Not many people do free weight exercises at my gym

[@lucasjay1000]

Jeff Alberts exactly, I’m pretty stiff and 6’7 so I lose tension if I try to go lower than about half way down my shin. I’m able to progressive overload and I feel strong muscle contractions so I think it’s working ! Thanks Jeff

[@MarioTomicOfficial]

Love RDLs!

[@jeffalberts5077]

I'm loving them more and more! 415x2x5 yesterday (PR), so that helps :) -Jeff

[@ParvParashar]

Loved the video! Your technique is marvellous. You’re very inspiring and the effort you put into everything is quite commendable. 👍💪🙏

[@Addnor]

Great video! I'd love to see a favorite things video from Berto on myo-reps.

[@jeffalberts5077]

Thanks Frank and if you watch his last couple of videos I do believe he touches on it. -Jeff

[@someguy5927]

This popped up as I'm doing RDLs 😆 perfect timing great video 👍

[@jeffalberts5077]

Awesome! -Jeff

[@Razephon]

Happy that I kind of gravitated towards the same set/rep ranges as Jeff for RDLs!

[@jeffalberts5077]

Fist bump! -Jeff

[@Andy.fitlife]

amazing content as always jeff...you can do a series about all your favorite movements!

[@jeffalberts5077]

Thank you! If you search the team3dmj channel "favorite things" you'll get some of our old videos, but keep in mind the content might be dated (our views now might be different). -Jeff

[@philippdieser397]

Experienced constant back pain and overall fatigue with my Conventional DL and switched to RDLs after watching your videos on Instagram and it has become my main movement too. I am now moving much more weight than on my Conventional Deadlifts before. Thanks for posting your textbook RDls on IG and KZbin, Jeff.

[@jeffalberts5077]

Awesome and really happy to hear my posts have been useful! Keep it going! -Jeff

[@eikep.3257]

inspiring stuff. love your dedication!

[@jeffalberts5077]

Thank you! -Jeff

[@adnanahmed9044]

I’ve been doing rdl 5-6 rep range with rack pulls..best thing ever

[@jeffalberts5077]

Very nice! -Jeff

[@zigmundotto3254]

Better late then never watching these vids. Thanks team

[@Team3DMJ]

thanks for digging into the archives 💪

[@timrobinsoncoaching6888]

Love this video my man.

[@jeffalberts5077]

Thank you Tim! Happy you enjoyed! -Jeff

[@ParvParashar]

Great video! 💪

[@rob_was_here]

Great video Jeff!!!

[@jeffalberts5077]

Thank you Rob! -Jeff

[@respectedmastermind]

I might get on board too

[@FrankDrebinist]

Did you use to do sumo dl with back and rdls with lower or both always on lower?

[@JMo-uh5cd]

Should depth of the movement be determined by your flexibility? I find that I go really deep on these and not sure if that's advisable or optimal.

[@xXx98misiek98xXx]

Go as deep as you can without any pain or compensations in other body parts.

[@thomassolar2147]

search for "eric helms rdl" on youtube! hope that helps

[@philippdieser397]

As Eric Helms explained in the above mentioned video, there comes a point when you can hit lower depth but this additional rom will be moved with your spinal erectors and not with your hamstrings. I find it practical to get the full stretch of the hamstrings and than start the concentric.

[@jeffalberts5077]

J Mo 3212 are you experiencing pain? Is your form breaking down? Personally any deeper than what I’m doing then my lower back will be working overtime to get the bar traveling back upwards. If you’re flexibility is better than mine and you’re not putting your lower back in a compromising position then I don’t see an issue with being deeper than someone else. When looking at let’s see online tutorials they’re guidelines and not hard rules. They can get you right in the ballpark but you might need to customize a bit to your needs. -Jeff

[@JMo-uh5cd]

@@jeffalberts5077 Thanks Jeff, I'll need to set up a cam to double check, but the form feels good, and I'm not experiencing pain. I do get more fatigue in my lower back on some days..this may be related to going deep with them

[@kacousineau]

RDL versus Goodmorning, do you think there’s more pros of doing one over the other, or mostly just preference?

[@jeffalberts5077]

I don’t think it’s wise to look at that as a versus question, but rather looking at it as a which tool is best under current context? That applies for most things in bbing. -Jeff

[@vivekvarun007]

Depends as both are hip hingeing movements. It depends on you and your body structure and your flexibility. Like can you keep a bar stable on your traps with a weight you can handle while maintaining good form or can you hold the bar with heavy weight and your centre of mass accordingly while performing the movement.

[@kacousineau]

Point taken. Thanks for the reply.

[@craigairey5696]

How much do you sumo deadlift vs RDL given the same reps and RPE?

[@jeffalberts5077]

deadlift I average 405-440 for 5-6 reps over the years and rdl I'm now averaging 405-415 with potential to keep it going. -Jeff

[@garbanzobeans7984]

Hands down JA is my favorite natty of all time

[@Omar1066]

Does anyone know where the opening music is from?

[@jeffalberts5077]

I thought it was pretty cool opening music. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5fSYY2hbLadf6M - Jeff

[@catedoge3206]

yuh

[@bloogalei]

Can someone explain the difference between RDLs and stiff legged deadlifts?

[@TRENDSETA]

If I'm not mistaken SLD's start from the ground while RDL's start from an elevated position

[@SmartAceHole82]

Probably the thing that helped me understand RDL was SLD is a lift RDL is a stretch under tention, then reset.

[@jeffalberts5077]

I'm sure there are varying perspectives...use the search on youtube and get a few takes on it. Always nice to get different perspectives. -Jeff