Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Glutes
Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift focuses on Hamstrings, Glutes, with Lower Back, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift with proper form and technique.
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Stand on one leg, holding a barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip. Keep your chest up and a slight bend in your standing knee.
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Hinge at your hips, lowering the barbell towards the floor while extending your free leg straight back for balance. Keep your back straight as you lower the weight.
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Continue lowering until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor or you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
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Drive through your standing heel and extend your hips to return to the starting upright position.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift primarily targets Hamstrings, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Single-leg Barbell Straight-leg Deadlift, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
