Split Stance RDL

The split stance Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a great tool for isolating one leg at a time for the hinge pattern without having the balance be as much of a limiting factor. It’s a great exercise for the development of the hamstrings and glutes and it helps progress people to the single-leg Romanian deadlift.

The keys are:

• flat back

• chin tucked

• aim to keep front shin vertical

• stride length roughly 1-1.5 feet

• sit into the working hip

Check out the video below for a visual demonstration:

The split stance RDL is a great tool for isolating one leg at a time for the hinge pattern without having the balance be as much of a limiting factor. In thi...