Whilst all deadlift variations will utilise hinging mechanics (as will squat variations and numerous other exercises), very few train the hinge pattern quite like the RDL.

The head-to-head we’ve all been waiting for, the mighty bench press VS it’s partial range cousin the floor press. The bench press is one of the most well-known popular lifts and is probably one of the first lifts you were introduced to at the gym.

The bird dog row is a core-based variation on the single arm row that can give  you a higher return on your physical investment when used correctly.

There’s no cheating with these, and they’re a great tool to develop strength in the stabilising muscles of the shoulder which will translate it other lifts that utilise the shoulder complex.