Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift
Description
This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in one hand and standing on one leg while bending forward and lowering the weight towards the ground. It primarily targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles while also improving balance and stability.
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your right hand.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it behind you, keeping your knee slightly bent.
- Slowly hinge forward at the hips, lowering the dumbbell towards the ground while keeping your back straight and your right knee slightly bent.
- Lower the dumbbell as far as you can while maintaining good form.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch sides and repeat with the dumbbell in your left hand.
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Form & Visual
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back
- Targets the core muscles for improved posture and spinal alignment
- Increases flexibility in the hips and hamstrings
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Lower back
- Core
Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with Knee Drive
- Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with Row
- Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with Curl
- Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with Press
- Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with Lateral Raise
