If we are taught to never lift with our backs, why are there popular exercises like Romanian deadlifts and good mornings which has you specifically lifting with your back?

Question

If we are taught to never lift with our backs, why are there popular exercises like Romanian deadlifts and good mornings which has you specifically lifting with your back?

In: Biology

Answer 1

The short answer is that you don’t life with your back in those exercises.

For RDLs, you should absolutely be keeping a tight core and straight back. The exercise is meant to open up your pelvis, not your back. Good mornings are the same. Just because your core and back are activated does not mean they are the focus.