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Single Leg Deadlift

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Legs

Also known as: single leg deadlifts, single leg rdl, one leg deadlift, sldl, single leg romanian deadlift

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Reps
/single_leg_deadlifts 10
also valid: /single-leg-deadlifts 10 · /single leg deadlifts 10
Sets × Reps
/single_leg_deadlifts 3x10
also valid: /single-leg-deadlifts 3x10 · /single leg deadlifts 3x10 · /log single_leg_deadlifts 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/single_leg_deadlifts 3x10@45
also valid: /single-leg-deadlifts 3x10@45 · /single leg deadlifts 3x10@45 · /log single_leg_deadlifts 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Single Leg Deadlift demonstration animation
Demo: Barbell Single Leg Deadlift — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 GlutesHamstringsLower Back🛠 Barbell
  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
  3. Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your right leg extended behind you for balance.
  4. Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body and your left leg slightly bent.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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