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dumbbell single leg deadlift

dumbbell 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 dumbbell in your right hand.

Step 2

Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.

Step 3

Keeping your back straight, hinge forward at the hips and lower the dumbbell towards the ground.

Step 4

At the same time, extend your right leg straight behind you, maintaining a slight bend in your left knee.

Step 5

Lower the dumbbell until your torso and right leg are parallel to the ground.

Step 6

Pause for a moment, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to return 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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