Movement Library
Single-Leg Deadlift
- Pattern
- Hinge
- Trains
- Muscular strength
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Measured in
- Repetitions
How to perform
- 1Hinge forward on one leg, letting the other extend behind you.
- 2Keep your hips square and your back flat throughout.
Equipment
- No equipment
Progression
Movements in this library are chained from easiest to hardest, so you always have a next step.
Related movements
Dumbbell Swing
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Hinge and swing the dumbbell between your legs, then snap your hips forward.
Single-Leg Glute Bridge
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Extend one leg, then lift your hips with the other.
Band Pull-Through
Easy
Face away from the anchor, hinge, and stand tall to pull the band through your legs.
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
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Slide the dumbbells down your thighs as you hinge at the hips.
Good Mornings
Easy
With hands behind your head, hinge at the hips until your chest nears parallel.
Hip Thrust
Easy
Rest your upper back on the chair seat and drive your hips to the ceiling.
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