RDL's a good substitute for regular deadlifts?

[manic_mailman]

long story short, i sustained an injury from judo, and i won't be able to deadlift for a little bit (maybe 2 weeks), but the trainer said that i could do romanian deadlifts. i guess the title pretty much sums up this thread up. and for reference, i'm doing the pull/press/squat 3 day split routine. thanks in advance for the help.

 

[redjako]

Can't do regular, but can do stiff legged....did you hurt your ankle / knee? I'm confused...but,

Try doing Rack pulls, and RDL if you can...the rdl's I use mainly for Light lower back, and hamstring. Not back as a primary move.

 

[StevenCrowder]

Dear TS.

No.

 

[DPS831]

Yes

 

[ghostwipe]

What did you do that prevents you from deadlifting, but at the same time allows you to RDL?

 

[JPC]

Sure it can be a substitue. Its still works the same prime movers, just doesn't get the quads involved.

 

[Standard]

As long as you're picking up a heavy weight from the floor i'm cool with it

 

[JSN]

well lol of course a deadlift variation is going to be an excellent substitution. many people cycle deadlift varieties anyways, like 4 weeks SLDL's, then 4 weeks RDL's, then 4 weeks tradtional, then 4 weeks sumo.

 

[SmashiusClay]

I'm fascinated, what the fuck have you injured that you can't dead from the floor but can do RDLs safely?

RDLs are great but they're using pretty much all the same muscles and loading the same joints.

 

[ThinkGreen]

I don't understand why you can do RDL's but not regular deads? Are you sure your trainer doesn't think you're gonna be doing 3x20 with 20 lb dumbells or something? RDL's can be a good substitute for deads, they just put more stress on the hamstrings

 

[SteveX]

hmm maybe it is a hip injury that is preventing him from getting low enough for conventional

 

[redjako]

Ack! no update!

 

[bloodangel90]

This would be a good time to play around with Power Cleans.

 

[bushidoman]

I do regular deadlifts on back day and use very heavy weight. On leg day I do RDLs with moderate weight and really focus on contracting the hamstrings.

 

[oxcart]

I use a lot of RDL rather than traditional DL because of an ankle problem. I'm guessing it's something similar.

 

[Mumrik]

The suspense is killing me! TS come back! I want the answer!

 

[CZMuayThai11]

you know whats a good substitute for deadlifting? deadlifts...