Intermediate
Single-Leg Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Single-Leg Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift is a full-body movement that strengthens your complete body, emphasizing the glutes, hamstring, lower back, and shoulders.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and palms on your hips. Lift one leg off the floor, slightly bending the supporting leg. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Bend forward on your hips while lifting your free leg back. Holding the dumbbells close to your shins, lower the dumbbells until your back and free leg are almost parallel to the floor. Pause and return to the starting position in the opposite direction.
Muscle Groups
Single-Leg Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift targets Abs, Back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Total Body as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't round your lower back. Always keep your chest up.
- Keep dumbbells close to your body at all times.
- Keep the weight on your heels and feel the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the dumbbells.
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