Stiff Legged Deadlifts?

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EL_VIEJO

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This is my first post here. I'm on my first HST cycle. Tomorrow is session 6 of the 15's. I got back into weight training about 4 months ago after a several year lay off. So far so good. I have a question about Stiff Legged Deadlifts and Good Mornings - do you lock your knees or keep them slightly bent? I remember reading many years ago to NOT lock the knees, but the other day I read an explanation of the SLDL on one of the numerous BB websites and it said to lock your knees. I can't find any discussion of pros and cons of this. Anybody here have an opinion on this?

Thanks
Phil
 
Although technically a Stiff Legged Deadlift means just that, I would not completely lock my knees. I would not recommend that you lock your knees.

Same applies to Good Mornings.

I can handle a heavier load more comfortably if I don't lock my knees. When I lock them I feel a lot more strain on my tendon insertions passing behind my knees.

I have seen some folks bend their knees a lot when attempting to do SLDLs, in which case I would suggest that they might as well learn to do regular deadlifts properly.
 
Look at it this way: there's a difference between keeping your legs straight and locking them out, just like during the bench ress you can extend your arms fully without locking out your elbows. It's a fine line but it is there.
 
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(Lol @ Sep. 26 2007,15:26)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Although technically a Stiff Legged Deadlift means just that, I would not completely lock my knees. I would not recommend that you lock your knees.

Same applies to Good Mornings.

I can handle a heavier load more comfortably if I don't lock my knees. When I lock them I feel a lot more strain on my tendon insertions passing behind my knees.

I have seen some folks bend their knees a lot when attempting to do SLDLs, in which case I would suggest that they might as well learn to do regular deadlifts properly.</div>
Sounds like a Romanian Deadlift to me with the bent knees.
 
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(DanOz @ Sep. 27 2007,01:47)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"><div>
(Lol @ Sep. 26 2007,15:26)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Although technically a Stiff Legged Deadlift means just that, I would not completely lock my knees. I would not recommend that you lock your knees.

Same applies to Good Mornings.

I can handle a heavier load more comfortably if I don't lock my knees. When I lock them I feel a lot more strain on my tendon insertions passing behind my knees.

I have seen some folks bend their knees a lot when attempting to do SLDLs, in which case I would suggest that they might as well learn to do regular deadlifts properly.</div>
Sounds like a Romanian Deadlift to me with the bent knees.</div>
There is an important difference:

The Much Referenced Shaf Deadlift Comparison Video
 
<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">There is an important difference:</div>

Yeah, it's all about your butt!
 
Thanks for the input. I watched the videos. SLDL- legs straight, but with a slight break in the knees. I always thought a Romanian deadlift was just another name for a SLDL, but there is obviously a difference. It looks to me that the knees are bent more and the butt is sticking out more. Is that correct?

Phil
 
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(Totentanz @ Sep. 27 2007,15:03)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Make sure to also look at the difference in his back in the SLDL and the Romanian DL.</div>
Thank you for bringing that up. I'm the first to admit I'm a dummy when it comes to this sort of thing.

What is the difference between the SLDL and the Romanian...?

He seemed to have a bit more arch in his back for the Romanian deadlift. Is that it?
 
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(EL_VIEJO @ Sep. 28 2007,14:37)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Tunnelrat,

I found this excellent description that clearly explains the difference: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KGB/is_3_4/ai_n6006089

Phil</div>
Wow, very helpful. Thanks.
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