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Just sharing knowlege and information. A SLDL and RDL are NOT the same thing. I did not think anyone was busting his balls by discussing the differences.
I agree completely. You must have good flexibility to be doing RDL's off a platform. That is an area where I need A LOT of work. I have neglected my flexibility for sometime.
For anyone that cares, Lyle McDonald does a great job of laying out the differences in the exercises. Long but very detailed article.
Cliffs, both work glutes, ham, and lower back but one of the primary difference between the RDL and SLDL is that the RDL only works the spinal erector muscles statically, as there is no movement in the spine itself.
Because of the static position of the back (non-rounding) RDL's can be done with much heavier weight more safely. Hence hit the glutes, hams harder then you might with a SLDL. (again more safely). It is why I said I consider the SLDL a lower back exercise......much like good mornings. Either way, it is not my first choice and I really dont ever do them.
The article is worth the read.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/rdl-vs-sldl.html
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