Single-leg Deadlift with Barbell
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back, Traps, Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand on one leg, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2 Hinge at your hips, lowering the barbell towards the floor while simultaneously extending your free leg straight back for balance.
- 3 Keep your back straight and the barbell close to your body as you lower it until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- 4 Drive through your planted foot and extend your hips to return to the upright standing position, bringing your extended leg back to the starting balanced position.
- 5 Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
