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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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