Heavy RDL's safe to do?

[Hardgainer2000]

I was wondering if its ok to do lower rep, heavy weights for Romanian deadlifts. I've been doing them in the 8-12 range but now that the weight is getting heavier, I can tell it puts alot of pressure on the lower back.

[KDG730]

Yeah if you have lower back problems I wouldn't go too heavy. Mine always feel like **** when i do. Its a tough exercise

[TJP33]

depends on form.. if there's a flaw, that heavy weight will find it!

[W8isGR8]

Yes

[YolkedPinoy]

Try switching to 5 reps, might save ur back a little, so ur not doing so much on ur lower back.

[SwagMorris]

Yes. Ab work super-setted or following, I have found helps to alleviate stress/tension in my erectors. Ab work of the leg raise variety. Haven't tried anything else.

[oldballs]

Maybe you are going too low? Stopping just one or two inches higher might keep all the stress off your back.

[YolkedPinoy]

Maybe you are going too low? Stopping just one or two inches higher might keep all the stress off your back.

Yea maybe he can put those stair stepper things on both sides under each plate