Single Leg Deadlift

Single Leg Deadlift

Single Leg Deadlift

Muscle Groups Involved

  • There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.

Category

BodyweightDumbbell

Highlights

  • Your leg and torso are one unit. They move together the entire time. Keep your leg in line with your torso.
  • Brace you core to improve balance.
  • Hold the weight in the hand opposite the standing leg.
  • Do not look up. Keep your spine neutral the entire time.
  • Think about kicking the moving leg forwards to get back to the starting position.

Description

The Single Leg Deadlift targets the muscles in your posterior chain from the base of your skull to your heels. It emphasizes your hamstrings and glutes while also challenging your balance and coordina

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Common Mistakes

The non-standing leg must be in line with your torso and not trailing behin
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Pro Tips

Imagine a string pulling your non-standing leg big toe back to the starting
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Purpose

Hamstrings respond to and develop well in the lengthened position. This exe
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Form

Your leg should be in a straight line with your torso at all times. Your ne
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