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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Deficit RDL, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Erector spinae |
Setup
The deficit increases the hamstring stretch, so only go as deep as your hinge allows.
How to do it well
- Stand on a small platform
- Hinge back with soft knees
- Lower for an extra stretch and drive the hips through
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back at the extra depth
- Turning it into a squat
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.