Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg while holding a medicine ball and bending forward to touch the ball to the ground, then returning to a standing position. It helps to improve balance, stability, and strength in the legs and core.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands at chest height.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and balance on your right foot.
- Slowly hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and extending your left leg behind you.
- Lower the medicine ball towards the ground, keeping your arms straight.
- Pause when your torso and left leg are parallel to the ground.
- Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso and left leg back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch sides.
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Form & Visual
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back
- Increases core strength and stability
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Enhances overall athletic performance
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Lower back
- Core
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Variations & Alternatives
- Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift with Knee Drive
- Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift with Lateral Reach
- Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift with Overhead Press
- Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift with Twist
- Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift with Curl