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?

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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?

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RDLs hit your glutes and hammies when done right. Back is used to brace your upper half.

Even with deadlifts though, the top part of the spine can have a slight curve, as long as the bottom half is properly bracing the torso and you hinge at the hips properly. Your form needs to be very good though, because yes you can hurt yourself. Me personally, I have trouble keeping that mind muscle connection on heavier weights and don’t do deadlifts. There’s other exercises I can do to target those muscles.

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