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

Neither RDLs or good mornings are “lifting with your back” if done properly. The major contributors to the movements should be glutes and hamstrings with your spinal erectors, upper back, lats, and abs bracing your spine. If you feel RDLs in your back more than in your glutes and hamstrings, odds are pretty good you are doing them wrong.