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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: Would you guys recommend I deadlift instead of RDL?
« on: July 05, 2012, 03:27:00 pm »Kind of an old post but it should be noted that at API they build there athletes almost exclusively around Romanian Dead Lift (RDL). Due to its implications in activating the gluteus /hamstrings (when done properly). Of course none of there athletes are much concerned about picking anything heavy up off the ground or having big quads. They are much more concerned with the posterior chain and it role in speed/quickness on the field of play.
I was also surprised when Tim Hightower mentioned to me that the most of the strongest guys on the team "are not ones." Meaning they aren't the starters, but backups or 2nd or 3rd team guys.
On RDLs, What sort of weights do they use? Programming and reps/sets?
1-5 sets x 1-15 reps, 1-3 times per week