Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift
Exercise Overview
The dumbbell single leg deadlift is a unilateral strengthening exercise for the posterior chain. Start by standing on one leg and brace the core to maintain a neutral spine. Hold a dumbbell with one or both hands for this exercise. Keep a light bend in the knees during this exercise. Hinge at the hips to bend forwards. Slowly return back to standing position by extending at the hips to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Posterior ChainErector SpinaeHamstringsCalvesFunctional Back LineGluteus MaximusLatissimus DorsiCoreTransversus Abdominis
Related Conditions
Strength TrainingChronic Low Back PainFunctional ScoliosisLower Kinetic Pain SyndromeSacroiliac Joint SyndromeThoracolumbar SyndromeProximal Hamstring Tendinitis
