Ready to take your glute training to the next level? The B Stance Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is your secret weapon! This variation challenges your balance and forces your working leg to bear the brunt of the load, leading to greater muscle activation and serious gains.
Think of it as a regular RDL, but with one foot slightly behind you, primarily for balance. Keep most of your weight on the front leg. Focus on hinging at the hips, maintaining a flat back, and feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and glutes. Lower the weight until you feel a good stretch, then drive back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Why choose the B Stance RDL? It improves balance, strengthens the glutes and hamstrings unilaterally (one leg at a time), and can help correct muscle imbalances. Plus, it's a fantastic progression if standard RDLs are feeling too easy. Incorporate it into your leg day and prepare to feel the burn! Start with lighter weights to master the form, then gradually increase the load as you get stronger.