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The Romanian Deadlift versus Stiff-Leg Deadlifts

The Romanian Deadlift versus Stiff-Leg Deadlifts

Stiff-Leg Deadlifts Exercise physiologist Irv Rubenstein skips stiff-leg deadlifts, in which you bend forward at the hips while holding a barbell or dumbbells. Locked-out knees while bending forward with a heavy weight creates elevated stress on the spine, says Rubenstein. “Furthermore, when the hips flex to whatever angle the hamstrings allow, the spine will start …

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16 Exercises From the World's Best Trainers

Most gym-goers have a general idea of what a push-up looks like or how to use the leg press machine, but what they may need advice on is deciding which exercise will make the most impact toward achieving their specific goals. To help make deciding a bit easier, we’ve put together a list of exercise …

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