Single Leg Deadlift

DumbbellIntermediateCompoundEach side
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Quick answer

Single Leg Deadlift is an intermediate compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works the hamstrings, with the glutes assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Single Leg Deadlift

  1. 1

    Stand on one leg holding a dumbbell in each hand. The knee of the leg you are standing on should be slightly bent. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your back straight, bend at the hips and extend your free leg backwards as a counterbalance.

  3. 3

    Lower your hips and begin to pull the bar up by pushing the floor through your heels.

  4. 4

    Bend down until your torso is as close to parallel with the floor as possible.

  5. 5

    Slowly return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat with the other leg.

Form cues

  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.

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