Single-Leg Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift

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Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Single-Leg Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift works all the major muscles, including hamstrings, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, ankles, and the core.

Step 1
Grab the barbell with an overhand grip and hold it firmly in front of your hips with your arms fully extended. With your feet shoulder-width apart and straightening your working leg, lift one leg slightly off the floor and keep it behind you.
Step 2
Keeping your supporting leg fully extended, bend your hips and lower your torso and barbell toward the floor, leaving your arms hanging in front of your body. Pause and lift your torso back to the starting position.

Single-Leg Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift targets Glutes, Hamstrings as seen below.

Don't let the bar move too far in front of you. Always keep it close to your body.
Keep your back straight during the exercise to avoid injury.
Avoid bending your knee. Instead, focus on flexing your hips and shifting your weight back as you move.

Intermediate

Intermediate

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024