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barbell single leg deadlift
barbell single leg deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
Step 3. Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your right leg extended behind you for balance.
Step 4. Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body and your left leg slightly bent.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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