Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg and bending forward at the hip while keeping the back straight, with the other leg extending behind the body. It targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles, and can be performed with or without weights.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your weight evenly distributed between both feet.
- Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight as you hinge forward at the hips, extending your lifted leg behind you.
- Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, keeping your lifted leg in line with your torso.
- Pause for a moment, then use your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs and repeat on the other side.
Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl Form & Visual
Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back
- Helps prevent injury by improving hip and ankle mobility
- Increases core strength and stability
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Lower back
- Core
Bodyweight Single Leg Rdl Variations & Alternatives
- Bodyweight Single Leg RDL with Dumbbell
- Bodyweight Single Leg RDL with Kettlebell
- Bodyweight Single Leg RDL with Resistance Band
- Bodyweight Single Leg RDL with Barbell
- Bodyweight Single Leg RDL with Medicine Ball
