Romanian Deadlift
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Great link Mreik thanks!
On the second video page (new videos) there is a demo of "Good Mornings" which i've heard of but never knew what they were. They look to me like a really bad form exercise, just like squatting badly but without bending your knees - surely that can't be good for your back!?
In fact a lot of the other vids show the guy locking his arms at the top of the exercise (like bb bench press) - which I also thought you weren't supposed to do
On the second video page (new videos) there is a demo of "Good Mornings" which i've heard of but never knew what they were. They look to me like a really bad form exercise, just like squatting badly but without bending your knees - surely that can't be good for your back!?
In fact a lot of the other vids show the guy locking his arms at the top of the exercise (like bb bench press) - which I also thought you weren't supposed to do
Portgordon said:Great link Mreik thanks!
On the second video page (new videos) there is a demo of "Good Mornings" which i've heard of but never knew what they were. They look to me like a really bad form exercise, just like squatting badly but without bending your knees - surely that can't be good for your back!?
In fact a lot of the other vids show the guy locking his arms at the top of the exercise (like bb bench press) - which I also thought you weren't supposed to do
There are few bad exercises but a lot of people performing them with bad form. There are a few variations of the good mornings depending on individual need but GMs (good mornings) are a very very good strengthening movement.
I lockout, but then it depends on personal need.
I've just started going to a new gym which has plenty of free weights, and I was shocked with the form of one guy who aparently goes quite a lot. Bending right forward for standing lateral pulldowns, and jerking the weights using momentum instead of control. Even when he was using the weights he was throwing them around with very little control - aparently he has already injured himself but continues as he is.
It's not my place to tell him, as I am a complete novice with free weights up until now - although I'm being instructed by someone with experience so am picking up good form quite quickly. It's not good to watch though!
It's not my place to tell him, as I am a complete novice with free weights up until now - although I'm being instructed by someone with experience so am picking up good form quite quickly. It's not good to watch though!
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That can build reactive strength, so if he's training for that.. it's not a bad thing.
Thanks for that link, that site's great!
I think the trick is to keep the curve in your back. I've never done these before though and am adding this and the romanian to my back/leg workout tomorrow, so I'll see how it works out. I used to just do straight leg deadlifts, and I do like those, but wanted to add some more exercises to work the kaboos more.
Thanks for that link, that site's great!
I think the trick is to keep the curve in your back. I've never done these before though and am adding this and the romanian to my back/leg workout tomorrow, so I'll see how it works out. I used to just do straight leg deadlifts, and I do like those, but wanted to add some more exercises to work the kaboos more.
On the RDL, take the bar...now push your hips back without bending much at the knees. You should feel your hamstrings get really taut (tight) and feel like they're pulling. The bar goes to a few inches below the knees.
The GMs should work your lower back and your glutes really good and, of course, your hamstrings. I prefer doing an explosive GM/squat hybrid but it's more productive for my goals that way.
Check out for some info on GMs and stuff. They have a lot of articles.
The GMs should work your lower back and your glutes really good and, of course, your hamstrings. I prefer doing an explosive GM/squat hybrid but it's more productive for my goals that way.
Check out for some info on GMs and stuff. They have a lot of articles.