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

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