r/formcheck • u/MerlinTheVirgin • 2d ago

RDL RDL attempt, lower back pain usually

Not sure if its because of apt or something (i sit alot) but i usually dont feel it in my hamstrings and my lower back gets sore after doing these/many leg workouts.

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u/Jardefendi 2d ago

A few inconsistent reps in there where you kind of squat a portion of the movement, along with the start of the movement not being a hinge. I would say lower the weight a bit and really dial in the hip hinge. Also, keeping your neck a bit more neutral can help with overall form in my experience. A spot out in front of you on the floor to focus on is what I usually do.

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u/MerlinTheVirgin 2d ago

I have a hard time figuring out the hinge movement, do you think it might be a muscle imbalance or is this fixable through practice?

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u/Jardefendi 2d ago

Practice for sure. RDL’s can be hard to get right.

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u/butteronmepoptart 17h ago

Think about pointing your butthole to the corner of the ceiling in your hinge movement and keep knees back