Just wanted to get a consensus feel about how to best approach RDL, particularly the SLRDL; in what way does it alter or change the focus of the exercise if you either widen or narrow your grip or stance?
I have been doing SLRDL for a couple years now, with feet close together, almost touching, and a very narrow grip as well. Recently I tried switching to a more wide stance about shoulder width or just slightly less.
I personally believe, after watching various people performing this exercise, as well as myself, that this is an individual issue. I mean, the WHOLE movement is individual, IMO. This includes foot position, HOW far you need to “stretch,” requirement for locking out, width of hand placement, etc.
Do the exercise in such a fashion that makes your hammies feel like they’re going to freaking rip off your bones when performing. That’s the most important positioning of all.