Rdl Touch The Floor
Tips for a proper dumbbell rdl.
Rdl touch the floor. How heavy should i go on rdls. People with a greater range of motion will be able to sink deeper. Here are cues pros use to get the most out of this strength training program. Your range of motion will determine how low you can lower the dumbbells.
Lift one foot behind you so that your toe is barely off the floor. In my experience even with 45 pound plates or bumpers on the bar the plates will rarely touch the floor in a properly done rdl unless the lifter is unusually flexible or has very long arms. By bouncing the weight off of the floor between reps you re preventing yourself from getting the full tension of the entire rep. Your lowest point will probably be along your shins do not expect the weights to touch the floor.
The weight when bounced or slammed to the floor may rebound to as far as your shins so from your shins up is where your strength will be and you will be weak from the floor to your shins. In that case the lift will have to be done standing on some sort of raised surface e g. An aerobics step so that a full range of motion can be achieved. It is not necessary to touch the floor to still get all the benefits this exercise has to offer.
The rdl is considered by many an accessory exercise. When going heavy you may use a mixed grip but i suggest sticking with a double overhand grip during your lighter sets to build up your grip strength. It is unnecessary to go heavier than this. Keep that lifted leg very straight throughout the movement.