Bar drifts away from the legs
Wide grip makes it harder to keep the bar close; lats must be actively engaged.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Hinge · Full Body
Snatch-Grip RDL
Coaching cues
- Very wide overhand grip — hands near the plates
- Hinge as per a standard RDL but the wide grip lowers the bar path naturally
- Lats must work extremely hard to keep the bar close
- Greater hamstring and upper back demand than conventional RDL
Common faults 2
Rounded upper back
Wide grip amplifies thoracic flexion under the RDL load.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorPec minorUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗