why do SLDLs 'work'?

[rjl296]

When you guys do SLDL, do you stand on some sort of incline? or just do them on the floor like regular DL's but keep your legs straight. For me doing it the latter way, doesn't do much, maybe because im so flexible? I dont know.

im verrrrrry flexible in my hams, gymnast flexible (almost)
you dont really need to stand on anything, unless you want to hit your low back more.

 

[leatherface]

Ok, so would it be alright to throw in some SLDL's in the same workout that u do regular DL's? If so i guess ill give them another shot and see how they go

 

[T Bone]

I stand on a six inch box/platform, just to keep the plates from hitting the floor.

I only do them on leg day after squats. I am ashamed to admit that i don't do regular deads.

T Bone