Coach With Soph

💥RDL's💥

Probably my favourite exercise, but also one of the hardest to learn. Brilliant for developing your Glutes & hamstrings.

1.The set up
Set the 20kg barbell up on the rack around knee height . You can also start this exercise with the barbell from the floor, this just makes it easier to add/remove weights.
- Keep back straight, knees slightly bent and carefully de rack, taking a couple of steps back. Feet should be about shoulder width apart.
- start with your back straight, knees locked.. Then soften your knees so their only slightly bent. Engage your lats by relaxing your shoulders.

2. Technique & movement
- imagine there is a barbell attached to your spine, so your neck/head should always be alined throughout the movement.
-keep your shoulders back so they're not rounding.
- imagine a resistance band around your hips that's trying to pull your hips back, and the barbell is Gluted to your legs through the movement.
The only thing your moving are your hips and you hinge them back.

3. Depth
- For most people, bringing the barbell just past your knees is comfortable. But depending on your flexibility you may be able to go a bit lower, but remember you should mainly feel this in your Glutes/hamstrings. So if you feel it in your back or your back/shoulders are rounding , you may be going too low.

And questions just comment or message! 😊
S x

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