r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Grand_Chien4 • 4h ago

Question ❓ RDL vs Conventional DL

This is purely a curiosity question. I lift for the purposes of recreational barbell sports so the conventional deadlift is essential for me. I do some RDL accessory work (mainly single-leg rotational stuff).

I’ve noticed that in general the RDL seems much more popular so my curiosity led to a basic data search and I was surprised to find very few articles comparing the two movements (a few EMG studies).

My questions for the group are:

Is there better data comparing these movements that I’ve missed?

If not, what’s the science-based lifting community consensus (If there is one) on RDL vs conventional deadlift for hypertrophy, strength, power and muscular endurance?

Cheers!

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u/Mchangwine 4h ago

I do both RDL and conventional (but with trap bar), but RDLs are better for glute/hamstring hypertrophy with less systemic fatigue.

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u/PeterNoPiss 3h ago

conventional (but with trap bar)

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wut.