RDL. More ROM or More Weight

I can do RDLs from a deficit get more ROM , but obviously the load is lesser than when I do RDL from slightly below shin as most people do.

From a Hypertrophy Perspective (running Hypertrophy template), will it give me better bang for my time doing heavier RDLs upto shin or go lighter load and do it from a deficit to increase ROM.

What is the BBM recommendation for how to do RDLs

PowerBelly,

RDLs typically start at the normal DL lockout position and then go down to somewhere just below the knee or mid shin- but not to the floor typically. That said, this is all made up and arbitrary, you know?

In any event, I wouldn’t expect much hypertrophy difference with an RDL done to the mid shin or so compared to just below this (or just above this).

-Jordan

Hi Jordan, do you prefer barbell RDL over DB RDL? Is there much of a difference with respect to hypertrophy outcomes?

Also, will you be at the Reno seminar?

I prefer barbell RDL’s unless I’m doing single leg work.

I don’t expect there to be any difference in hypertrophy outcomes.

I am also planning on being at Reno :slight_smile: