STOP deadlifting until you learn how to do THIS/How To:Romanian DL

Summary by Krater

This video explains how to load the hamstrings and engage the posterior chain during deadlifts by performing Romanian deadlifts to prevent lower back strain.

From the video

Answers: How do I use my hamstrings during a deadlift instead of my lower back?

• deadlift form
• hamstring engagement
• posterior chain
• romanian deadlift
• preventing lower back pain

Exercises

• deadlift · barbell
• romanian deadlift · barbell

What it concludes

• Failing to engage hamstrings and glutes during a deadlift causes your lower back to do all the work.
• Performing Romanian deadlifts teaches you how to load the hamstrings and hinge at the hips.
• Keeping tension on the hamstrings and pulling hips through prevents rounding the lower back.