| Video | Sets | Reps | Weight | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Romanian Deadlift (RDL) |
3 | 10-12 | 40kgs | Maintain neutral spine, push bum back to lengthen hamstrings then facilitate the stand motion with focus on hamstrings and glutes. |
Barbell Squat |
3 | 10-12 | 40kgs | Use box or bench to set height if needed (may need to chock this up as you're tall). If back is straining try leaning trunk forward more during the movement - this will increase the amount of work at the hips and decrease the demand on the lower back. |
Body Weight Row |
3 | 10-12 | Bent knees, bum up to form an "L" shape, maintain knees inline with body. You can do this with your legs straight out instead, this will reduce work demand of the quads and glutes - knees bent = more work. |
|
Dumbbell Pullover Options |
3 | 10-12 | 12kgs | Try to keep gap between bench and lower back as small as possible (does not need to be closed completely). Arms as straight as possible. |
45 Degree Hyper Extension |
3 | 12-15 | Try variations of this, these include: |





