The Forgotten Posterior Chain Exercise You're Not Doing!

[@KaokashinPlays]

I’m incredibly impressed how dramatically and quickly his lockout quality improved. Went from being sloppy and soft to quick and efficient

[@johndonovan5521]

My wife if going to hate that I've been building strength in this movement 😂

[@BlackLionVlogs816]

Or she’ll love 😏

[@kw7376]

Get a new concubine

[@littlefinkle7757]

.....hurts sooo good! 😁

[@orthocatsr.8723]

Gawd, I'm going to get tazed and arrested if my old ass does this shit in public 🤦‍♂️

[@basicmeme1040]

Surprised it wasn't hip thrust

[@PlutoTheGod]

I used to do a fuck ton of these, it DRAMATICALLY improves the DL. I did them a bit heavier than recommended but It's like if you can break the floor you'll ALWAYS finish the lift if you master this.

[@112358miau]

If your problem is lockout. If I can get it from the floor usually I can end the lift

[@moistmayonese1205]

Not necessarily, since often the reason for a ”weak lockout” is bad positioning and weakness off of the floor. If your back starts to get rounded and compromised in the beginning, then this exercise is not gonna do a whole lot to address the issue, which might be weak quads and leg drive. Or if you want to keep deadlifting with rounded back to some extent, you should practice locking out the spine from the rounded position.

[@kialkelly6591]

@@moistmayonese1205 depends some people round their upper back specifically to trade lockout strength for strength of the floor cor them this would help alot

[@RMW0365]

Did these this morning after watching the video yesterday and definitely feel my hamstrings and glutes fired up. I will be doing these more often. Thanks Dave for sharing these. Just what the Dr ordered to improve my Deadlifts.

[@LORD_of_TERROR08]

doing these without straps really works grip strength and forearm growth too i noticed.

[@acmerk98]

That makes no sense

[@zaneorton9843]

@@acmerk98 gripping heavy weight works grip strength. What don't you understand?

[@wigletron2846]

@@acmerk98 correct. Also the best exercise for biceps is squats

[@Fightrec]

Quality exercise man thank you especially of you sit and drive alot this wake it all up Its like learning yourself again Helping my acl men recovery Excellent stuff

[@KhaineMadaFaka]

Played around with these last year and added some light band tension. No idea if that’s advisable but felt really good and made it easier to keep rhythm

[@yashhgami]

I do regular RDLs. Don't have a lockout issue but this should help me move the weight faster once it reaches the knees 💪

[@Tokinjester]

what's the difference between this and RDL, is it just the tempo?!

[@LaydSierra]

@@Tokinjester tempo and much lighter weight used than RDL

[@Tokinjester]

@@LaydSierra cheers for that mate :)

[@jabari8950]

@@Tokinjester and rdls usually go farther down the shin not just to the knee

[@apeekintime]

@@jabari8950 Yes, an RDL goes lower and puts more of the load onto you back due to lower bar movement the extra bend at waist compared to more bend at the knee with this movement. Since my glutes are not the weakpoint in my deadlift this movement won't do as much for me as an RDL will. My sticking point is between upper calf and mid knee. Once I clear the kneecap my glutes and hamstrings carry me through.

[@tagg1080]

Didn't know these had a name, we used to do them all the time in the army. These and box steps with heavy weight on your back were our main accessories.

[@saywhat4082]

I will be doing this as a warm up for both my deadlifts and squats from now on

[@Ricky07070909]

30-40% people!! It's an fast move! No way to do this with heavy. Even if you think you can. Back needs to be protected all the time

[@HeathWatts]

Interesting and useful. It’s an explosive RDL or barbell kettlebell swing.

[@Interesting_Egg]

Yeah I thought the same. It's like deadlift specific kettlebell swing 😄

[@malcolmhayward2116]

I’m deadlifting on Thursday, definitely doing this for supplemental work

[@pretty_flaco]

legit question, how old is this video

[@clintnardoni]

Similar to a KB swing 👍

[@RR42636]

Yup exactly what I was thinking

[@DefGoat]

Right, it makes Dan John's stuff make more since to me. * sence *

[@Xplora213]

Except you don’t have the weight or the specificity.

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

Great stuff from the old days. Thank you very much

[@voycodin5042]

It’s a Romanian deadlift, done more explosively. Anybody that’s serious about lifting is already doing these and/or good mornings.

[@GrossoVideos]

Or a kettlebell swing done with a barbell.

[@Rascon5]

When I do romanian deadlifts, I sometimes do this. I didn't realize it had a name. When I thought about it, It's kind of like a kettlebell swing push with your hips and squeeze glutes.

[@MrPtrlix]

I'm guessing this is not taxing the traps very much because of the lighter weight. Regular RDLs in the 6-10 did wonders for my hamstring and glutes, but it also blasted my traps.

[@Cazolim]

do this exercise guys, your girls are gonna thank you

[@DirtyRidin661]

RDL’s and good mornings are a staple for me. Piriformis is no joke.

[@monkeyhater4203]

Wym piriformis. What about it?

[@StrengthHacksCoaching]

Took a week of from the gym and my piriformis was flaring up. After my lower day today with good mornings, it feels as good as new!

[@ms08gouf]

Rip big matt

[@apeekintime]

So a Romanian deadlift variation that shifts some of the load from back to hamstrings.

[@SezMan716]

Holy shit Dave deadlifting!!!

[@evolutionpersonaltraining]

With a lot of my clients, I use a bodyweight version of this, to get them to 'turn on' their butt

[@ChadCilli]

Forgotten? I have never stopped doing these.

[@ryanpatrick131]

If you spot someone doing this exercise, always stand directly behind them.

[@michaelvodinelich]

So basically a rack pull without the rack. Ingenious would of never crossed my mind lol

[@danoontjeh123]

Funny, I actually watched this exact video, but then the original upload like two weeks ago Very interesting exercise, definitely gonna implement it.

[@jaykeenan6884]

I genuinely thought this was a stiff legged deadlift

[@DunkTheHunk]

Basically a speed RDL then? I’ll post a video on my channel of me butchering it tomorrow 👍🏽

[@StrengthHacksCoaching]

RDLs are usually brought down closer to the floor.

[@steezyg23]

@@StrengthHacksCoaching not mine 😂 mine basically look like this

[@Dr_Footbrake]

From other ex-Westsiders I've always thought of this being more of a "fast partial deadlift" rather than being more hip dominant like a RDL

[@azizkash286]

RDLs are one of the best exercises of all time

[@shrikrishnajugtawat4639]

I was watching this video today while I was sitting in a beautiful park with some children playing around me. Now I don't know why I'm in jail... I mean all I did was just practise this form without a barbell?!?!

[@ImpalerVlad]

I do kettlebell swings instead

[@willelfakir]

Is this similar to a swing but more specific to powerlifting?

[@MoralesCorner]

So an explosive RDL right ?

[@chrisbera7952]

Looks Like an Olympic weight lifting exercise.

[@justbreathe8835]

Similar to kettle bell swing and goodmornings

[@ralphmarquez9548]

Is it good for lower back problems?

[@giovannijmnz]

Is this not like a RDL just with less range of motion???

[@Black_Dirt_Contractor]

Is this basically an RDL? Or is an RDL basically this?

[@grukker]

Seems like the same idea as kettlebell swing but with a barbell

[@leonelmartinez2486]

So a rack pull with no rack?

[@vincentlee7359]

So a Romanian Dead Lift variation?

[@Gonzomedic1]

Thanks Dave!

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

If I start doing these, my arse is gonna grow like a tree.

[@Hands36]

What makes this different than a Romanian DL is jt just speed/tempo?

[@lupitagallegos72]

Can I use this for sumo?? Will it better my sumo deadlift?

[@brianodead8030]

Is that any different to RDL?

[@soyanchd5439]

How’s that different from a Romanian deadlift?

[@jkylehopkins]

Other than tempo I am genuinely curious how this is different from a Romanian deadlift?

[@farhanhussain_]

Isn't it the RDL?

[@merkinyall]

Been doing these out of the rack forever. Always just figured it was kind of a partial Romanian

[@williesnyder2899]

What was Matt’s top DL?

[@absolutelynoone5776]

You had me at glutes

[@copaceticobserver]

huh I've been doing these without speeding up

[@2005Colly]

Good video but are you recording this with a loaf of bread?

[@reese3407]

Stiff leg dead lifts?

[@Rocket4ce]

I get it. Cause I do them.

[@MrJamesdryable]

1:25 My mum just knocked on my door...

[@Samantha.S.S]

This looks like what Bret Contreras calls the American Deadlift.

[@tboland728]

Basically a dynamic RDL?

[@walker675]

I see a lot of people doing this excerise and passing it off as deadlifts!

[@billybadass7718]

Isn’t that an RDL, homie? Edit: I see someone explained in another comment that RDLs go a little lower. Now I know

[@jackminnella8466]

Should you rotate these with rdl’s or make them an exclusive exercise in a routine

[@TheNerdJD]

Like any supplemental lift selection, the answer is relative to your goals, specificity, weaknesses. Generally speaking, personally, I would program these on DL Day #2 as a secondary movement after RDLs.

[@frankzach7940]

It's basically a Romanian deadlift?

[@JRL6211]

I was thinking … hmmm, Hardstyle kettlebell swing with a barbell

[@GraysonAugustine]

That's pretty much how I've been doing RDLs for the past few years, got me to a 600 pound deadlift at 20 years old, 100% drug free, no supplements either.

[@senaares6107]

No supplements, what a badass.

[@kynoch7056]

600 good shit

[@SerratusAnterior]

Should the knee be like an RDl or SLDL?

[@bryanstellfox8521]

Your knees should be in the same position as an arched back good morning. When the bar is at the knees, you should feel a TON of tension in the hamstrings and glutes.

[@thallusa123]

More like rdl

[@ahmetyigitozkoca1147]

So basically its partial rdl

[@totallyraw1313]

The instructor reminds me of Dave Tate, but a much younger version, like maybe the son of Dave Tate.

[@BG-kj5wb]

wow sam looks different!

[@UnhumanNewman]

What kind of potato was used to record this?

[@roobsrooby6589]

This is the Romainian Deadlift. This is the only Deadlift I use. I can't see the point of lifting a massive weight off the floor and risking injury unless you aspire to be a Power Lifter. At the top of the lift I also do a shrug which saves having to do them seperately. Two for the price of one. More bang for your buck!

[@johnsmalley9610]

Looks like Dorian Yates style deadlifts

[@zachariahtaylor7811]

Kettlebell swapped w/barbell. Interesting

[@robbv9976]

This is all I do. Don’t mess around with deadlift anymore.

[@pablieto-veganson]

Explosive RDL?

[@Lars-snyder]

This basically a half an RDL and weak clean pull. Anyone who wants posterior strength should do olympic weightlifting movements and make sure they are full range of motion. Forgotten exercise?? more like made up exercise. If "you are not doing this" then keep it that way, for the love of all things weightlifting and sports

[@einsteinvondaniken]

and the fact that he "hearted" your comment shows that he doesn't even read them lol

[@prestonhardingspartanfitne7720]

That looks like a barbell RDL

[@Hwyhogg]

Plyo Romanians? Love it !

[@WyattOSchaefer]

These just seem like hang clean pulls, minus the triple extension and shrug. Why wouldn't coaches/athletes prefer to use the full hang clean pull (or any clean pull variation) for training power/explosiveness?

[@WyattOSchaefer]

Upon further consideration, clean pulls and their variations all target the anterior chain, so I see how the Dimmel deadlift differs. Even so, what utility does explosiveness in the posterior chain obtained from the dimmel deadlift provide that Olympic movements would not already provide?

[@jamesmc81]

I prefer heavy kettlebell swings

[@TheBeast-qv2gy]

Had Deja vu

[@mariomolnar3184]

Sooo...a "fast" RDL?

[@jr.8509]

Partials.... lot harder than it looks 😂

[@Crissecrisse98]

years 1990

[@JosipKricka]

it's kb swing but better

[@parrisheverettep]

Kettlebell swing

[@demoncore5342]

How is that different to rdl tho?

[@jeremyduplessis2334]

Basically half a deadlift but just get more aggressive with your lockout on each rep Think rack pull without the rack

[@demoncore5342]

@@jeremyduplessis2334 Rack pull has a dead stop component tho. So yes, it's knee deep rdl as far I can tell, there may be some speed work in the mix, but honestly, it's not some holy grail we all forgot about.

[@jeremyduplessis2334]

@@demoncore5342 I know rack pulls are a dead stop that's way I said without the rack because there's no dead stop But ye definitely no a holy grail or anything They are short on content lately I've noticed

[@demoncore5342]

@@jeremyduplessis2334 Yeah, I'd prefer quality over quantity. Damn algorithms...

[@aba192]

@@demoncore5342 maybe it is a holy grail for some, its been said they helped matt dimel get his squat to a historic 1000 pounds.. Peronally I think they're an adequate posterior chain exercise, used to do them before I got a GHd

[@labibchowdhury5935]

What do you think about jeffeson dead for posterior chain Cant do rdls since i hurt my back

[@godsofwar1186]

Reverse hypers 3 times a week.

[@labibchowdhury5935]

@@godsofwar1186 dont have reverse hyper in my city

[@banglevision8207]

@@labibchowdhury5935 back extension using your lower back to pull yourself up

[@Xplora213]

@@labibchowdhury5935 buy one. Your back is that sore? Can’t just ignore that.

[@sulla1537]

Isn’t this a Romanian Deadlift?

[@two6_677]

Crazy cause I actually do this with out the explosiveness though. I switch grips every now and then as well!

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Never thought of that... thanks!! 🤟

[@SaeedAidaro]

Isn't this basically just a strict rdl with lightweight?

[@StrengthHacksCoaching]

More so a plyometric RDL with limited ROM

[@juicy9592]

MUST BE GREAT FOR THE HIPS

[@jgusijtkg]

Just do some KB Swings...

[@Xplora213]

You got an 80kg kettlebell?

[@jgusijtkg]

@@Xplora213 yepp

[@chuckatley1464]

So, rack dead’s without a rack

[@Dr_Footbrake]

Basically yeah

[@chadstrickland2389]

Or you can just do kettlebell swings.

[@thatboysims3k879]

So.... Romanian Deadlifts?