RDL – Leg Exercise
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Bodybuilding Exercises, Dead Lift Exercises, Leg Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings
Other Muscles Worked: Quadriceps, Calves, Glutes
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Like squats this exercise works much more than just your legs. I suggest performing straight-leg deadlifts off a flat bench by standing on the end. This will do two things. First it will improve your balance. Second it will allow for a greater range of motion. Standing on a bench is not the most secure place, so I would start fairly light with the straight-leg deadlifts until you reach a good comfort level. Be sure to pause at the top of every repetition.
