Single-arm Deadlift
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back, Obliques
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a single dumbbell in one hand.
- 2 Hinge at your hips and bend your knees, lowering the dumbbell towards the floor while keeping your back straight.
- 3 Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to a standing position.
- 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch the dumbbell to your other hand and repeat the movement.